ansible-mcp-server

generate-inventory-playbook

Generate an Ansible playbook to collect hardware, network, or system facts from target hosts, with optional file output.

Instructions

Generate a playbook for gathering inventory information

Tool call template

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

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "name": "<name>"
    },
    "name": "generate-inventory-playbook"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`name`	Yes	Playbook name
`targetHosts`	No	Target hosts/groups	all
`gatherFacts`	No	Specific facts to gather
`outputFile`	No	Save facts to file

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.0.0May 30, 2026

TDQS

C2.8/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It only says 'generate', which is vague. It does not disclose whether the tool is read-only, requires permissions, or produces any side effects (e.g., creating a file). The lack of behavioral details makes it hard for an agent to understand implications.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single short sentence, which is concise but lacks structure. It omits important details such as input format, output, or usage context. While brevity is valued, the description is underspecified and could benefit from additional context without being overly 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?

Given the tool has 4 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficiently complete. It does not explain what a playbook is, what format it will be in, or how the parameters are used (e.g., if 'gatherFacts' generates tasks). The context is too sparse for an agent to confidently invoke the tool.

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?

The input schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for all parameters. The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond what is already in the schema. For example, 'name' is simply 'Playbook name' in both. Since the schema covers the parameters, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate; the description does not enhance parameter understanding.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool generates a playbook for gathering inventory information, specifying the verb and resource. However, it does not differentiate from siblings like 'create-playbook' or 'create-playbook-flexible', which could also generate playbooks. A more specific purpose (e.g., generating an Ansible playbook for inventory) would improve clarity.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are several sibling tools for creating playbooks (e.g., 'create-playbook', 'validate-playbook'), but no indication that this one is specialized for inventory. No when-to-use or when-not-to-use information is given.

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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