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run_test_suite

Execute or validate Robot Framework test suites using dry-run, validate, or full execution modes. Manage sessions and suite files for flexible automation testing.

Instructions

Validate or execute a Robot Framework suite.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
modeNo"dry"/"validate" for dry run; "full" to execute. Defaults to "full".full
session_idNoSession containing steps to build/execute; optional if suite_file_path is given.
output_levelNoResponse verbosity ("minimal", "standard", "detailed").standard
suite_file_pathNoPath to an existing .robot file to validate/execute.
include_warningsNoWhether to include warnings in validation output.
validation_levelNoDry-run validation depth ("minimal", "standard", "strict"). Default "standard".standard
execution_optionsNoRF execution options (variables, tags, loglevel, etc.). For ``suite_file_path`` with dry/validate mode, these are forwarded to Robot (e.g. ``variables``, ``include_tags``, ``exclude_tags``, ``test`` / ``tests``, ``pythonpath``, ``loglevel``). Subprocess cap: ``dry_run_timeout`` (preferred), ``dryrun_timeout``, or ``timeout`` (seconds); default comes from config ``DRY_RUN_TIMEOUT``.
capture_screenshotsNoEnable screenshot capture on failures (if supported).

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description bears full burden for behavioral disclosure. It mentions validate/execute modes but omits side effects, permissions, rate limits, or error handling, leaving significant gaps for the agent.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the verb and resource. Every word earns its place, though a bit more structure could improve scannability.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite 100% schema coverage and an output schema, the description is too brief for a tool with 8 parameters and nested objects. It does not explain mode differences, input relationships, or expected behavior beyond a summary.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, providing detailed descriptions for all 8 parameters. The tool description itself adds little beyond stating the tool's purpose, so the schema carries the weight. Baseline score 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool validates or executes a Robot Framework suite, using specific verbs and resource. However, it does not differentiate from siblings like build_test_suite or execute_batch, which are related but distinct.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as execute_step or execute_batch. The description does not specify prerequisites or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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