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tools.json validation errors
tools.json is a standard way to describe tools for AI assistants. Schema errors or wrong paths can prevent discovery.
Common causes
- Invalid JSON or schema.
- Wrong path (e.g. not at /.well-known/tools.json or /tools.json).
- Missing required fields (name, description, etc.).
Fixes
- Validate tools.json against the schema.
- Expose at a standard path and link from llms.txt.
- Include name, description, and inputSchema for each tool.