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create-playbook-flexible

Generate Ansible playbooks from YAML strings or structured data. Define hosts, tasks, and plays to automate infrastructure management.

Instructions

Create an Ansible playbook with flexible input (YAML string or structured data)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesPlaybook filename (with or without .yml extension)
contentYesPlaybook content - either YAML string or object
directoryNoDirectory to save playbookplaybooks
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 like file overwriting behavior, directory creation, permissions needed, or side effects. The word 'create' is suggestive but lacks depth.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, clear sentence that efficiently conveys the core purpose. While concise, it could benefit from a brief note on usage context.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given no output schema and simple parameters, the description is minimally adequate but lacks information about return values, error handling, or prerequisites like directory existence. For a creation-oriented tool, more context would be helpful.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema adequately explains each parameter. The description adds minimal value beyond noting 'flexible input', which is already captured by the anyOf type in the schema.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states 'Create an Ansible playbook' with a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes itself from siblings like 'create-playbook' by highlighting 'flexible input (YAML string or structured data)'.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does 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 such as 'create-playbook' or 'ansible-playbook'. The description implies flexibility but does not state scenarios or exclusions.

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

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