Ansible MCP Server
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v0.1.0
- Disambiguation4/5
Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap (e.g., ansible-playbook vs project-run-playbook, ansible-fetch-logs vs ansible-log-hunter). Descriptions clarify differences, reducing ambiguity.
Naming Consistency4/5Naming follows verb_noun pattern overall, but there is a split between tools with ansible- prefix (e.g., ansible-ping) and those without (e.g., create-playbook). This minor inconsistency does not severely hinder readability.
Tool Count3/5With 39 tools, the count is high but justified by the broad scope of Ansible operations (inventory, playbooks, roles, diagnostics, vault, etc.). Still, it feels slightly above the ideal range for coherence.
Completeness5/5The tool set covers virtually all essential Ansible workflows: playbook execution, ad-hoc tasks, role management, inventory manipulation, project registration, vault operations, validation, and advanced diagnostics. No obvious gaps.
Average 3/5 across 39 of 39 tools scored. Lowest: 1/5.
See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.
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How is the quality score calculated?
The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).
Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.
Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).
Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.
Tool Scores
- Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Tool has no description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness1/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Tool has no description.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has no description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Tool has no description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose1/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tool has no description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines1/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Tool has no description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Tool has no description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness1/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Tool has no description.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has no description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Tool has no description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose1/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tool has no description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines1/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Tool has no description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Tool has no description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness1/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Tool has no description.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has no description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Tool has no description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose1/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tool has no description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines1/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Tool has no description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Tool has no description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness1/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Tool has no description.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has no description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Tool has no description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose1/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tool has no description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines1/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Tool has no description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'Ping hosts', omitting details like idempotency, safety (read-only), failure modes, or required permissions. The ping module is inherently non-destructive, but this is not confirmed.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence, but it sacrifices necessary detail. It is front-loaded but insufficiently informative for a tool with 5 parameters and no annotations.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema (unseen), the description fails to explain return values, parameter behavior, or usage context. For a tool with 5 parameters (one required), this is incomplete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does 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 explanations. The property names (verbose, host_pattern, etc.) are not elaborated, leaving the agent without guidance on formats or defaults beyond the schema titles.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool pings hosts using the Ansible ad-hoc ping module, specifying the verb 'Ping' and resource 'hosts'. It is distinct from sibling tools like ansible-gather-facts, though it could elaborate on what 'ping' tests (e.g., SSH connectivity).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives such as ansible-gather-facts or ansible-health-monitor. The description does not mention context, prerequisites, or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description only hints at behavior with 'across the resolved inventories', but does not explain side effects, whether it's read-only, or any prerequisites. Minimal disclosure beyond the verb.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence, but it omits essential details. It is front-loaded but under-specified, balancing brevity against completeness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 4 parameters and the existence of an output schema, the description is insufficient. It does not explain how inventories are resolved, parameter behavior, or expected outcomes, making it hard to use correctly without additional knowledge.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, meaning the input schema has no descriptions for its 4 parameters. The description fails to compensate by explaining any parameter's purpose, leaving the agent to guess the role of 'host', 'project_root', 'inventory_paths', and 'ansible_cfg_path'.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'Find a host, its groups, and merged variables across the resolved inventories' clearly states the action (Find) and the resources (host, groups, merged variables). However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like inventory-add-host or inventory-diff, which could be improved.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool, when not to, or alternatives. It simply states the function without context for decision-making.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions installation (mutation) and reporting, but fails to disclose side effects, auth requirements, or potential risks like dependency downloads or state changes.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Single sentence is concise but lacks structure; could be better organized into separate phrases for each action (install, report) to improve readability.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the multi-step nature of bootstrapping and the presence of sibling tools, the description is incomplete. It omits output details, order of operations, and prerequisites, leaving the agent with insufficient context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema has 1 parameter (project_root) with 0% description coverage. The description adds no meaning beyond the parameter name, failing to clarify expected value type or format.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Clearly states the tool bootstraps a project by installing galaxy deps and reporting environment details. It distinguishes from sibling tools like galaxy-install or ansible-gather-facts, though 'report' could be more specific.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., galaxy-install). Does not state prerequisites or context, leaving the agent uninformed about selection criteria.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, so the description must fully convey behavior. It mentions applying inventory and environment but lacks details on side effects, output, permissions, or failure modes.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence, which is concise, but it lacks necessary detail for a complex tool. Under-specification reduces value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 9 parameters, no schema descriptions, no annotations, and an output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It does not cover return values, prerequisites, or parameter semantics.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage and no explanation in the description, the agent receives no guidance on what parameters like diff, tags, check, limit, or extra_vars do.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action (run a playbook), the resource, and the context (within a registered project, applying its inventory and environment). It distinguishes from sibling tools like ansible-playbook by implying project-specific scope.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings. The description implies project-context usage but does not provide when-not or alternative recommendations.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only states that facts are gathered and returned, without mentioning idempotency, permission requirements, performance implications, or whether the operation is read-only. This is insufficient for an agent to assess risk or side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, concise sentence that directly states the purpose. It is front-loaded and avoids fluff, but could be slightly expanded to cover key behavioral aspects without losing conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has 7 parameters, no schema descriptions, an output schema (not shown), and many sibling tools, the description is far too minimal. It lacks details on what facts are returned, how to filter, and relationship to similar tools. An agent would need to infer too much.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 0% description coverage, and the tool description adds no explanation for any of the 7 parameters (e.g., filter, verbose, gather_subset). An agent receives no guidance on how to use these parameters effectively.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states it gathers facts using the Ansible setup module and returns parsed per-host facts. It specifies the resource (facts) and action (gather), but does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like ansible-diagnose-host or ansible-health-monitor that may also collect host data.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites, common use cases, or situations where another tool like ansible-ping or ansible-remote-command would be preferred.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only says 'install', implying write operations, but does not elaborate on side effects, network usage, or required permissions.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the action and object, with no wasted words. However, it could benefit from slight restructuring to include parameter hints.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the presence of a potentially informative output schema and multiple sibling tools, the description is too minimal. It fails to provide sufficient context for an agent to select this tool over alternatives or understand its full behavior.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0% and the description adds minimal value beyond the schema. It mentions 'requirements files' but does not explain the 'force', 'project_root', or 'requirements_paths' parameters, leaving them ambiguous.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'install' and the resources 'roles and collections' from 'requirements files under the project root', providing a specific purpose that distinguishes from sibling tools like galaxy-lock.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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, no prerequisites or when-not-to-use conditions are mentioned, leaving the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as whether the tool is read-only, destructive, or requires specific permissions. The term 'audit' implies non-destructiveness, but this is not explicit.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is short and has a clear structure with an Args list, but the initial sentence is generic. It is appropriately sized but could be more informative without adding length.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema, the description does not explain the return value or the scope of the audit (e.g., what is covered under each category). The tool has 6 parameters, and the description leaves many behavioral details unspecified.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The Args section provides brief descriptions for each parameter (e.g., 'Target hosts pattern'), but these are minimal and add only basic meaning beyond the schema. Given 0% schema coverage, the description partially compensates but lacks detail like accepted values for audit_categories.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Comprehensive security audit and vulnerability assessment,' indicating the tool's function of auditing security. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like ansible-diagnose-host or ansible-health-monitor, which may also assess security aspects.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives, or when not to use it. The description lacks context for selection among many sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral traits. It mentions 'using discovered config' but does not disclose side effects, required permissions, error conditions, or return format. The output schema exists but is not referenced.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence of 8 words, highly efficient. It is front-loaded with the core action. However, it may be too terse for a tool with multiple parameters.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has 3 parameters with no description coverage, no annotations, and an output schema that is not mentioned, the description is incomplete. While the tool is simple, more context (e.g., config discovery behavior) would aid agent understanding.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description does not mention any of the three parameters (project_root, inventory_paths, ansible_cfg_path). With 0% schema description coverage, the description fails to compensate, leaving agents without guidance on parameter usage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'Return' and the resource 'ansible-inventory --graph output'. It distinguishes from siblings like 'ansible_inventory' (which likely returns standard inventory) and 'inventory-parse' by specifying the graph output format.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. There is no mention of prerequisites, use cases, or when not to use it. The description is purely declarative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as destructiveness, read-only nature, or side effects. The bare function statement does not compensate.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise with a clear parameter list, using minimal sentences. The param docstring is well-structured and efficient.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema, the description does not differentiate the tool from many siblings (e.g., ansible-performance-baseline) or explain how parameters affect monitoring behavior. The context is insufficient for a tool with 6 parameters.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema coverage, the description adds parameter names and brief descriptions like 'Target hosts pattern' and 'Monitoring duration in seconds', providing basic meaning beyond the schema titles. However, it lacks format constraints or examples.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Continuous health monitoring with trend analysis', providing a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from episodic diagnostic tools like ansible-diagnose-host, though could be more specific about what constitutes health.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs. alternatives like ansible-gather-facts or ansible-diagnose-host. The description lacks any when-not-to-use or prerequisite information.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions it searches with regex and correlates events, but does not reveal potential side effects, scale limitations, or required permissions. The description is insufficient for a tool with 8 parameters.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is front-loaded with the main purpose and uses a clear bullet list for parameters. No unnecessary words, though the docstring format is slightly verbose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 8 parameters and no schema descriptions, the description covers parameter semantics adequately but misses behavioral context, output expectations, and usage scenarios. The presence of an output schema is not leveraged in the description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 0% description coverage, so the description's Args list adds essential meaning to each parameter (e.g., 'search_patterns: List of regex patterns'). It explains all parameters briefly, which significantly improves understanding beyond the bare schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose3/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states 'Advanced log hunting and correlation across multiple sources' which gives a clear verb (hunt/correlate) and resource (logs). However, it does not differentiate from similar sibling tools like ansible-fetch-logs or ansible-diagnose-host, so it lacks sibling distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives. There is no mention of when-not-to-use, prerequisites, or context for selecting this tool over others.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are present, so the description must carry full burden. It implies the tool runs benchmarks and stores baselines (via 'store_baseline' parameter default true), but lacks disclosure of side effects, permission requirements, or state changes. Behavioral transparency is minimal.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise: one sentence followed by an argument list. Each argument is on its own line, making it easy to scan. No wasted words, though the argument list is somewhat repetitive.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 6 parameters (1 required) and an output schema (implied but not shown), the description covers the basic functionality but lacks explanation of parameter interactions or behavior when 'store_baseline' is false. It is minimally complete for a baseline tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description compensates by providing brief explanations for each parameter (e.g., 'Target hosts pattern', 'Project root directory'). These add basic meaning but lack details on constraints, formatting, or interactions. The coverage is adequate but not rich.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Establish performance baselines and detect regressions.' This is a specific verb-resource combination. However, it does not distinguish itself from sibling tool 'ansible-capture-baseline', which likely has a similar purpose, reducing clarity in differentiation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives. The description lists arguments but does not explain scenarios or prerequisites for use, leaving the agent without decision-making context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions 'enhanced output parsing' but does not detail what that entails. There is no disclosure of potential side effects, permissions required, or mutability of state. For a tool that executes arbitrary commands, 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.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise with one sentence and a list of arguments. It is front-loaded with the purpose. However, the parameter list could be better integrated; the use of 'Args:' is clear but could be more structured. Overall adequate but not exceptional.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (7 parameters, no annotations, an output schema not shown), the description is incomplete. It covers purpose and parameters but lacks behavioral transparency, usage guidelines, and details about the output schema. The 'enhanced output parsing' is vague. More information is needed for safe and effective use.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, meaning the schema provides no parameter descriptions. The description compensates by listing each parameter with a brief phrase (e.g., 'host_pattern: Target hosts pattern'). This adds meaning that the schema lacks. All 7 parameters are covered, but the explanations are terse.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool executes arbitrary shell commands on remote hosts with enhanced output parsing. The verb 'execute' and resource 'shell commands on remote hosts' are specific. However, it does not explicitly distinguish from similar sibling tools like ansible-ping or other ad-hoc command tools, but the mention of 'enhanced output parsing' provides some differentiation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are no 'when to use' or 'when not to use' statements. Sibling tools like ansible-playbook or ansible-ping are not mentioned. The description leaves the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions actions like start, stop, restart, reload, implying mutations, but does not warn about destructive consequences, required permissions, or idempotency. The 'status' action is read-only, but this is not highlighted separately. The description lacks sufficient behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is short and avoids verbosity. It uses an 'Args:' list format for readability and front-loads the core purpose in the first sentence. No unnecessary words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema, the description does not mention return values or behavior. It lacks explanation of prerequisites (Ansible config, inventory), project setup, or how logs are correlated. With 7 parameters and no annotations, the description is insufficient for an agent to safely invoke this tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description adds value for the 'action' parameter by listing allowed values ('status, start, stop, restart, reload'). However, other parameters like 'host_pattern' and 'service_name' are merely restated without additional semantics. Given 0% schema description coverage, this partially compensates but not fully.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool manages services and checks logs. It uses a specific verb 'Manage' and resource 'services', which distinguishes it from sibling tools like ansible-remote-command or ansible-playbook. However, it could be more explicit about the Ansible context.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or common use cases. The description only lists arguments without contextual usage advice.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavior. It mentions parameters and return value but omits critical details: potential destructiveness, authentication needs, error handling, or that it executes on remote targets. The return dict lacks descriptions of each key.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is front-loaded with the purpose and organized into clear sections (Args, Returns). It is reasonably concise given the parameter count, though some schema information (e.g., required fields) is repeated, which could be trimmed.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (12 parameters, no annotations, no output schema beyond text), the description lists all inputs and return keys but misses context like prerequisites (ansible installed), remote execution implications, and error behavior. It is functional but not fully self-contained.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description provides inline explanations for all 12 parameters (e.g., 'host_pattern: Inventory host pattern to target'), which adds meaning beyond the schema's bare property names. However, explanations are minimal: 'Args: Module arguments, either dict or string' does not clarify accepted structures or examples.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Run an ad-hoc Ansible task using the ansible CLI,' specifying the verb and resource. It implies distinction from playbook-running siblings like ansible-playbook, but does not explicitly differentiate from other ad-hoc commands such as ansible-ping.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., ansible-playbook, ansible-remote-command). It lacks any when/when-not context or prerequisites, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses the core behavior: running twice and returning recap/pass-fail. However, with no annotations, it could be more transparent about side effects, permissions, or what happens on failure. It is minimally adequate.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is very concise (one sentence plus return info), but it lacks structured detail. It is not front-loaded with key points like required parameters.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has 6 parameters and no annotations, the description is insufficiently complete. It does not cover parameter semantics or provide enough context for correct invocation, even though an output schema exists.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema has 6 parameters with 0% coverage in the description. The description does not explain any parameter's purpose or usage, leaving the agent to infer from names alone.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool runs a playbook twice and checks for no changes on the second run, which is a specific and unique purpose. It distinguishes from sibling tools like ansible-playbook which runs once.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. There is no mention of prerequisites, when not to use, or which sibling tool might be more appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden. It states the tool returns parse errors, implying a read-only behavior, but does not explicitly confirm side-effect-free operation or what happens on success. It adds some transparency but lacks detail.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence, highly concise, and front-loaded with the key action and return. It is efficient but could benefit from a bit more detail without becoming verbose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool is simple (one parameter, no nested objects) and has an output schema (though not shown), the description is mostly adequate. However, it lacks guidance on parameter usage and full behavioral details, making it minimally complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema has 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain the 'paths' parameter beyond the tool's purpose. The parameter name is suggestive, but the description fails to add meaning (e.g., file paths, glob patterns, or required format).
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states it validates YAML files and returns parse errors with line/column, which is specific and distinguishes it from sibling tools like validate-playbook. However, it does not elaborate on what 'validate' entails (e.g., syntax only), leaving some ambiguity.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No usage guidelines are provided. The description does not mention when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., validate-playbook for Ansible playbooks) or any preconditions. The purpose is implied but not explicitly guided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Without annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It mentions 'safety checks' and a 'dry_run' parameter for preview, which hints at cautious mutation. However, it does not explain what actions are taken, whether state changes occur, permissions needed, or potential side effects. For a tool that likely modifies systems, 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.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is short and includes a clear 'Args:' list. It front-loads the core purpose in the first line. However, the parameter descriptions are terse and could be more detailed without bloating.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description covers the basic purpose and parameters but lacks information on return values or execution outcomes. Given that an output schema exists (as per context signals), the omission is partially mitigated. Still, for a tool that performs healing actions, more detail on success/error behavior would improve completeness.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, so the description must add meaning. It lists all 7 parameters with brief explanations beyond the schema titles (e.g., 'max_impact: Maximum allowed impact level (low, medium, high)' adds enum values not present in the schema). This compensates well for the missing schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Intelligent automated problem resolution with safety checks', which identifies the tool's function as automated healing. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'ansible-diagnose-host' or 'ansible-health-monitor' that focus on detection rather than resolution.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description implies it should be used after symptoms are detected, but does not mention prerequisites, conditions for use, or situations where other tools (e.g., manual playbooks) would be more appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It states the tool fetches log files, but does not specify whether the operation is read-only, required permissions, or any limitations. Lacks depth for safe agent invocation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured with a clear 'Args' listing, and each sentence provides value without redundancy. It efficiently covers the parameters in a brief format.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has 8 parameters and a complex domain, the description covers the core functionality and parameters. However, it does not address prerequisites, output format (though output schema exists), or differentiation from similar tools like ansible-log-hunter.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description adds meaningful explanations for each parameter beyond the schema's titles and defaults (e.g., 'lines: Number of lines to fetch (like tail -n)', 'filter_pattern: Regex pattern to filter log lines'). This compensates for the lack of schema parameter descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool fetches and analyzes log files from remote hosts, providing a specific verb and resource. However, it does not distinguish itself from the sibling tool 'ansible-log-hunter', which likely has a similar purpose.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., ansible-log-hunter), nor does it mention prerequisites or conditions for use. It only describes the tool's basic functionality.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'Create a simple lock file' but does not explain side effects (e.g., overwriting existing files), required permissions, or whether the operation is idempotent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, well-structured sentence of 12 words, conveying the core purpose without filler.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having an output schema, the description lacks details on return values, error conditions, or the lock file's purpose. It provides minimal context for a tool with two parameters and no annotation support.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description has 0% schema coverage, adding no specifics about 'project_root' or 'output_path'. While it mentions 'under the project root', it does not clarify the parameter's role or the effect of omitting 'output_path'.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Create') and the resource ('a simple lock file for installed roles/collections'). It uniquely identifies the tool's purpose relative to siblings like galaxy-install or create-role-structure, which focus on installation or structure creation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives. The description omits context such as prerequisites (e.g., requiring a prior installation) or scenarios where a lock file is needed.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It does not disclose permissions, side effects, performance implications, or output structure. The minimal docstring does not compensate for the lack of behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise with a clear summary followed by a structured parameter list. No unnecessary sentences or jargon.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
An output schema exists but is not described. The tool has 6 parameters with only 2 required, but no usage context (e.g., dependencies, errors). Moderately complete for a capture tool but lacks depth.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Although schema_description_coverage is 0%, the description includes a docstring explaining each parameter meaning (e.g., 'host_pattern: Target hosts pattern'). This adds significant value beyond the raw schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states it captures a comprehensive system state baseline for later comparison. The verb 'capture' and resource 'baseline' are specific, but it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tool 'ansible-performance-baseline'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. It implies use for later comparison but does not specify prerequisites, exclusions, or when not to use.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It only says 'compare,' which suggests a read operation but does not explicitly confirm side effects, error conditions (e.g., missing baseline), or any other behavioral traits.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is short and front-loaded with the purpose sentence. However, the parameter list is redundant with the schema and could be omitted or integrated into the purpose sentence.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 6 parameters, no annotations, and the presence of an output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not explain return values, behavioral context, or how to interpret results.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description lists parameter names in an Args block but provides no additional meaning beyond what the input schema shows. With 0% schema coverage, this is insufficient to help an agent understand parameter format or constraints.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Compare current system state against a previously captured baseline.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes itself from sibling tools like `ansible-capture-baseline`.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage (after having a baseline snapshot) but provides no explicit when/when-not guidance or alternatives. Siblings like `ansible-diagnose-host` or `ansible-health-monitor` are not mentioned.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must disclose all behavioral traits. It only states the tool discovers playbooks, implying a read-only operation, but fails to detail whether it scans recursively, returns absolute paths, or has any side effects. The agent is left guessing about important behaviors.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, well-structured sentence that wastes no words. It conveys the core purpose and scope efficiently.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple tool with one optional parameter, the description is minimally adequate but incomplete. It does not describe the output format (though an output schema exists), nor does it clarify what 'playbooks (YAML lists)' means or if there are any constraints. Given the many siblings, more context would help.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema has 0% description coverage, and the 'project' parameter is not explained in the description. While the description mentions searching under project root or configured path, it does not explicitly clarify that 'project' selects which root to search. The parameter's role remains ambiguous.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb 'Discover' and clearly identifies the resource as 'playbooks (YAML lists)'. It states the scope 'under the project root or configured playbooks_path', which distinctly differentiates it from sibling tools like 'ansible-playbook' (run) or 'create-playbook' (create).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or context that would help an agent decide between this and similar discovery or playbook-related tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description lists return values (added/removed hosts/groups, changes), adding some transparency. However, it does not disclose potential side effects, permissions, or limitations. No annotations are provided, so the description bears full burden but falls short.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise and well-structured, front-loading the purpose followed by a clear bullet list of return values. Every sentence contributes value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity of 7 parameters and an output schema, the description lacks essential context such as inventory format support, path resolution, and behavior when parameters are null. It does not compensate for the sparse schema.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 7 parameters and 0% schema description coverage, the description adds minimal parameter semantics. Only 'include_hostvars' is hinted via 'optionally hostvars keys'. No explanation of left/right project roots, inventory paths, or ansible_cfg_path.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool diffs two inventories, specifying the resources: hosts, groups, and optionally hostvars keys. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like inventory-find-host or inventory-graph.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies use for comparing inventories but provides no guidance on when not to use, prerequisites, or alternatives. Without such context, an agent may misuse the tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It mentions the tool uses CLI, returns dict with specific keys, and include_hostvars only returns keys. However, it does not disclose side effects, permissions needed, or any destructive potential (though likely read-only).
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Description is concise, with a clear one-line purpose followed by parameter list and return format. No unnecessary information, but could be slightly more structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has 4 parameters, all optional, and output schema exists. Description covers main points but misses env parameter explanation and lacks examples or usage notes. Adequate but not thorough.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It explains three of four parameters (inventory, include_hostvars, cwd) but omits env. Explanation for cwd is minimal. Partial explanation.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool lists Ansible inventory hosts and groups using the ansible-inventory CLI. It distinguishes itself from siblings like ansible-ping or ansible-playbook by focusing on inventory listing.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 such as inventory-find-host or inventory-diff. The description does not specify prerequisites or when it is appropriate to use.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It does not mention that playbooks can be destructive, that network access may be required, or that execution can be long-running. While check/diff modes are listed, their purpose (dry-run) is not explained.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description follows a clean structure: one-line purpose, bullet-style arg list, and a returns line. It is concise and front-loaded, with no unnecessary words. However, the Python docstring format (Args:, Returns:) is acceptable.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (11 params, check/diff modes) and the presence of an output schema (return keys described), the description covers most aspects but lacks context on prerequisites (e.g., ansible installation) and error handling. It also omits the 'env' parameter entirely.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description compensates by explaining 10 of 11 parameters (missing env). Each explained parameter gets a brief, meaningful description, e.g., 'extra_vars: Dict of variables passed via --extra-vars.' This adds significant value beyond the raw schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description starts with 'Run an Ansible playbook,' which is a clear verb+resource. This effectively distinguishes it from sibling tools like ansible-ping (ping hosts) or validate-playbook (check syntax).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 versus alternatives, nor are there any prerequisites or limitations mentioned. The agent is left to infer usage from the tool's name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Does not disclose whether existing directories are overwritten, side effects, or permissions. Returns a dict but no details on behavior beyond creation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Concise with clear structure: purpose, args, returns. Front-loaded. A bit verbose with 'Args:' and 'Returns:' but overall effective for a simple tool.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Covers purpose, parameters, and return value. Lacks error handling or prerequisite notes (e.g., base_path existence). Suitable for a straightforward generation tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, but description adds meaningful explanations for both parameters (base_path and role_name), telling the agent what they represent beyond just type and title.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Clearly states it generates the standard Ansible role directory structure. Verb 'Generate' and resource 'Ansible role directory structure' are specific. Distinguishes from sibling tools like create-playbook.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No mention of when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., create-playbook). Lacks context on prerequisites or situations where this tool is appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It describes the inputs and action but does not disclose any behavioral traits such as being read-only, potential side effects, permissions needed, or error handling behavior.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise, with a clear one-line purpose followed by an args list. Some repetition (e.g., 'List of' for several parameters) but overall efficient and front-loaded.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness3/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (6 parameters) and presence of an output schema, the description covers the basics. However, it lacks examples, typical usage patterns, or explanation of the output format. Adequate but not rich.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It provides brief but clear descriptions for all six parameters, including defaults where applicable. Adds meaning beyond the bare schema names.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states it creates a comprehensive network connectivity matrix between hosts, specifying the action and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like ansible-ping by focusing on a many-to-many connectivity test rather than a simple ping.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for testing connectivity between multiple hosts, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives like ansible-ping or ansible-diagnose-host. No guidance on when not to use it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full transparency burden. It implies a non-destructive health assessment but does not explicitly state modifiability, permissions needed, or return format. The description adds some context (e.g., check categories) but lacks explicit behavioral traits.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise, starting with a clear summary line followed by a well-structured list of arguments. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy, and the front-loaded purpose aids quick understanding.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the presence of an output schema, the description need not explain return values. It covers all 7 input parameters, but could elaborate on the overall workflow or dependencies between arguments. The description is complete enough for most use cases.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, so the description compensates by explaining each parameter (e.g., 'List of check categories (system, network, security, performance)' for checks, 'Compare against stored baseline' for baseline_compare). These explanations add meaning beyond parameter names, though some are brief.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Comprehensive health assessment of target hosts,' which directly captures the tool's purpose. It specifies a verb ('diagnose' implied) and resource ('hosts'), and distinguishes from siblings like ansible-gather-facts or ansible-health-monitor by focusing on diagnostic assessment.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites, exclusions, or compare with sibling tools like ansible-health-monitor or ansible-gather-facts, leaving the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It lists parameters like check, diff, and verbose that hint at execution behavior, and notes the return is an ansible_playbook() result. However, it does not explicitly state side effects (e.g., potential system changes), cleanup of temporary playbooks, or required permissions, which are important for a tool that executes code remotely.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise, with a clear one-sentence purpose, a structured list of parameters, and a return type note. Every sentence adds value, and there is no redundant information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (9 parameters, Ansible role execution with potential side effects) and existence of an output schema, the description covers the essential purpose and parameter details. It could be improved by including prerequisites (e.g., Ansible installation, role availability) or common usage patterns, but it is generally sufficient.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It provides a meaningful one-line description for 8 of 9 parameters in the 'Args' section, including constraints like 'Verbosity level 1-4' for verbose and 'Target hosts pattern' for hosts. However, it misses the 'env' parameter, leaving its purpose unclear.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description starts with 'Execute an Ansible role by generating a temporary playbook,' which clearly states the verb (execute) and resource (Ansible role) and the mechanism (generating a temporary playbook). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like ansible-playbook and ansible-task, which execute entire playbooks or tasks directly.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as ansible-playbook or ansible-task. It does not mention conditions, prerequisites, or when not to use it, leaving the agent to infer usage from the purpose alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden for behavioral traits. It implies a safe read operation (listing), but does not disclose what 'default selection' means, whether any state changes occur, or any auth/rate limits. The behavior is mostly transparent due to simplicity, but the phrase 'default selection' is ambiguous.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
One sentence of 8 words, no wasted text. Front-loaded and efficient.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has no parameters and an output schema exists, the description is largely complete. However, it does not explain the 'default selection' concept, which might be important for interpreting the output. An output schema likely provides return structure, but the description could add more context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
No parameters exist, and schema description coverage is 100%, so the description's lack of parameter details is acceptable. Baseline for zero-parameter tools is 4.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action (List) and the resource (all registered Ansible projects), plus an additional detail about default selection. It distinguishes this tool from siblings like ansible-playbook, inventory-find-host, etc., which deal with different resources.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. The description only states what it does, without explaining in which scenarios the agent should choose list-projects over siblings like project-playbooks or register-project.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description partially discloses behavior: it mentions that if create_group is False/None and group missing, it returns an error, and that inventory_paths are used for validation. However, it does not disclose whether existing hosts are overwritten or validate host_entry format beyond an example.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured with Args and Returns sections, but it is slightly verbose. It front-loads the main purpose and uses examples efficiently. No wasted sentences, but could be trimmed slightly.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a tool with 7 parameters and an output schema, the description covers all required params with examples, explains optional parameters, and mentions return structure. It is reasonably complete, though it could elaborate on validation details.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description explains each parameter with examples (e.g., 'dev-test-az1 ansible_host=10.1.1.5' for host_entry). It clarifies the behavior of create_group. However, it could provide more detail on inventory_paths validation and the exact format of host_entry.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Add a host to an inventory file under a specified group,' providing a specific verb and resource. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like inventory-find-host (find host) and inventory-parse (parse inventory).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for adding hosts but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like inventory-find-host or inventory-parse. It also lacks guidance on prerequisites (e.g., inventory file must exist if create_group is False).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that 'project_root sets CWD and uses ansible.cfg if present' and that 'deep is a placeholder; ignored for now.' However, it doesn't explicitly state whether the operation is read-only, destructive, or requires authentication. The merging behavior is mentioned but lacks detail on side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise: a one-line summary followed by a structured Args list. Each sentence earns its place, with no fluff. The information is front-loaded and easy to scan.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With 5 parameters and an output schema present, the description covers the purpose and parameter semantics well. However, it lacks details on the output format (e.g., JSON structure of parsed inventory), error handling, or prerequisites like Ansible installation. The return type is assumed from the output schema, but a brief mention would improve completeness.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description compensates fully. Each parameter is explained clearly: 'project_root' sets CWD, 'ansible_cfg_path' overrides, 'inventory_paths' supports ini/yaml/no-ext, 'include_hostvars' controls output, and 'deep' is a placeholder. This adds substantial meaning beyond the plain schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Parse inventory via ansible-inventory, merging group_vars/host_vars.' It uses a specific verb ('parse') and resource, and the merging detail adds value. Among siblings like 'ansible_inventory' and 'inventory-diff', this description distinguishes itself by focusing on parsing with variable merging.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the description implies it's for parsing inventory, it doesn't explain when to choose it over 'ansible_inventory', 'inventory-diff', or other inventory-related siblings. No exclusions or use cases are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses creation of a file, optional output path, and return keys. However, it lacks details about overwrite behavior, error handling, permissions, or idempotency. Without annotations, this is adequate but not exhaustive.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is front-loaded with the purpose and uses a clear Args/Returns structure. It is slightly verbose but well-organized, with no unnecessary words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the parameter simplicity (2 parameters) and presence of an output schema, the description adequately covers creation process. However, it could mention what happens if the file exists or error conditions. Overall complete for basic usage.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, so the description bears full burden. It clarifies that 'playbook' accepts YAML string or Python object, and 'output_path' defaults to a temp file. It also explains return value structure, adding significant meaning beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'Create' and the resource 'Ansible playbook', specifying the input format 'from YAML string or object'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'ansible-playbook' (run) and 'validate-playbook' (validate).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives is provided. Usage is implied for creating playbook files, but there is no mention of prerequisites, when not to use, or relationships with siblings.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description reveals the underlying command and return structure (ok, rc, stdout, stderr). It lacks mention of prerequisites like Ansible installation or potential side effects, but is fairly transparent about the execution and output.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise, with the main purpose stated first, followed by a bullet list of arguments and return values. Every sentence contributes meaning without redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity and the presence of an output schema, the description covers purpose, parameters, and return format sufficiently. It could be slightly more complete by noting that it runs a command-line tool and expects Ansible to be installed, but it is adequate for a validation tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 0%, so the description's parameter explanations add value. It states 'Path to the playbook file' for playbook_path, 'Optional inventory path or host list' for inventory, and 'Optional working directory' for cwd. While minimal, they provide meaning beyond the schema's names and types.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Validate playbook syntax using ansible-playbook --syntax-check.' It identifies a specific verb (validate), resource (playbook syntax), and method. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'ansible-playbook' (execution) and 'validate-yaml' (general YAML validation).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description does not provide guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It omits typical usage context like 'use before running a playbook' or 'do not use for runtime errors.' Among sibling tools, there is no explicit differentiation.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It explains the action (register) and return value but does not disclose side effects, error conditions, or authorization requirements. Adequate but not fully transparent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise and well-structured with a Google-style docstring format. Every line adds value, no redundancy, and it is front-loaded with the main purpose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no annotations and 8 parameters, the description fully covers purpose, all parameters, and the return value. No gaps are present for this registration tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must explain all parameters. It does so comprehensively with line-by-line explanations for all 8 parameters, including types and optionality, fully compensating for the lack of schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description starts with a clear verb 'Register an existing Ansible project with this MCP server', specifying the resource and action. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list-projects and create-playbook.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for registering projects but does not explicitly state when to use vs alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites or when not to use. No exclusions or alternative tool references are provided.
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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