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addRun

Create a new test run in a TestRail project. Specify the project ID and run name, with optional settings for suite, test cases, and assignments.

Instructions

Creates a new test run in a TestRail project / TestRailプロジェクトに新しいテスト実行を作成します

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesTest run name
refsNoReference/requirement IDs
caseIdsNoSpecific case IDs to include
suiteIdNoSuite ID (required for multi-suite projects)
configIdsNoConfiguration IDs to use
projectIdYesTestRail Project ID
includeAllNoInclude all test cases from the suite
descriptionNoTest run description
milestoneIdNoMilestone ID
assignedtoIdNoUser ID to assign to
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description only states the creation action without disclosing behavioral traits such as permissions needed, side effects, or return format. This leaves significant gaps for a mutation tool with 10 parameters.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single bilingual sentence, concise but too brief for a 10-parameter tool. It could be expanded to provide more value without losing conciseness.

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 the complexity (10 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is incomplete. It omits return values, prerequisites, and behavioral context, making it minimally adequate.

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 description coverage is 100% with all parameters described adequately. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline for high coverage.

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 verb 'Creates' and resource 'test run' in a TestRail project. It is specific and unambiguous, though it does not differentiate from sibling tools like addPlanEntry which also creates test runs in a plan context.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives like addPlanEntry or addResultForCase. The description lacks any contextual usage instructions.

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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