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import-ansible-config

Import inventory, playbooks, roles, and vars from an Ansible controller by providing host and SSH credentials.

Instructions

Import configuration from existing Ansible controller

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
controllerHostYesAnsible controller hostname/IP
sshUserNoSSH user for controlleransible
configTypesNoTypes to import
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 does not disclose behaviors like whether the import overwrites existing configurations, what happens on failure, or any permissions required. The description is too minimal.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single sentence that is concise and direct. It could be slightly improved by front-loading the main verb, but it is not verbose and serves its purpose.

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?

With 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description fails to explain the output of the import, how it integrates with other tools, or its effect on the system. The context signals indicate many sibling tools, but the description does not help the agent understand the tool's role.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, with each parameter already well-documented. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 the tool imports configuration from an existing Ansible controller, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from siblings like discover-ansible-controller, which discovers the controller rather than importing config.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like create-playbook or generate-inventory. The description lacks context for decision-making, especially with many related sibling tools.

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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