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create-role-structure

Generates an Ansible role directory structure with custom tasks, handlers, templates, and defaults, enabling efficient role scaffolding.

Instructions

Create a complete Ansible role directory structure

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
roleNameYesName of the role
includeTasksNoInitial task names
includeHandlersNoInitial handler names
includeTemplatesNoInclude templates directory
includeDefaultsNoInclude defaults/main.yml
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action but does not mention side effects (e.g., overwrite behavior), required permissions, or output details.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately concise but could benefit from slightly more detail without becoming verbose.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a tool with 5 parameters and no output schema, the description lacks information about return values, where the directory structure is created, and whether it overwrites existing files. This leaves significant gaps for an agent to use the tool correctly.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description does not add any extra meaning beyond the schema; the parameters are already well-documented in the input 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?

Description clearly states the action ('Create') and the resource ('complete Ansible role directory structure'), making it specific and distinct from siblings like 'create-playbook' or 'ansible-role' which deal with files or role configuration.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when to use create-playbook instead). The description does not mention prerequisites, typical workflow context, 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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