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by tristanmanchester
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agent_print

Render SIFS agent skills, instruction snippets, or MCP guidance artifacts directly to output without writing files.

Instructions

Render a SIFS agent skill, instruction snippet, or MCP guidance artifact without writing files.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "target": "<target>",
      "artifact": "<artifact>"
    },
    "name": "agent_print"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
artifactYes
profileNo
sourceNo
targetYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full burden. It only discloses that no files are written, but does not reveal other critical behaviors like whether it has side effects, requires authentication, or what the output format is. For a rendering tool, this is insufficient.

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 sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the core action. However, it sacrifices parameter details for brevity, making it slightly under-informative for the number of parameters.

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?

Given no output schema, 0% parameter coverage, and 4 parameters, the description is too sparse. It fails to explain the purpose of profile and source, or the difference between artifact types. The tool likely returns rendered content, but this is unstated.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no parameter information. The four parameters (artifact, profile, source, target) are not explained. The enums for artifact and target are left to the agent to interpret without any semantic hints.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the action 'Render' and the specific resources: SIFS agent skill, instruction snippet, or MCP guidance artifact. The phrase 'without writing files' adds a key differentiator. Among siblings, no other tool mentions rendering or printing, so it is 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 provided on when to use this tool compared to alternatives. The description lacks any mention of prerequisites, recommended use cases, or exclusion conditions. The agent must infer usage solely from the tool name.

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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