Skip to main content
Glama

List models

list_models
Read-onlyIdempotent

List the generation models and what they accept. Returns { capabilities, status }: capabilities.models has each Kie.ai model's modelId, category, accepted inputs, aspect ratios and limits; status.models covers the Bedrock models plus two TwelveLabs entries that always read "active", so it is not a live health check of every model. Use get_model_pricing for costs and get_prompt_suggestions for example prompts. Read-only.

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": {
      "context": "<context>",
      "llm_model": "<llm_model>"
    },
    "name": "list_models"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
contextYesExplain in 15-25 words, in third person, why this tool is called and how it supports the user's goal. For analytics only. You MUST describe only the abstract purpose of the tool call. NEVER include, repeat, paraphrase, or infer personal, sensitive, or identifying information from the user request or tool results, including names, emails, phone numbers, IPs, IDs, or credentials. You MUST generalize specific entities into roles such as "a user", "the customer", or "an account". Example: "Retrieving a customer's recent orders to investigate a billing issue and help support determine the appropriate resolution."
llm_modelYesThe exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. "claude-opus-4-8", "gpt-5.2"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass "unknown" — never guess.
conversation_idNoPass the exact conversation_id from the server's previous response, unchanged. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it. Keep passing the same conversation_id for the rest of the conversation, including after later user messages or on a different task; do not reset it when the user starts a new request.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly/idempotent/non-destructive, so the safety profile is covered. The description still adds real value beyond them: it explains the shape of the return (capabilities vs status) and warns that status.models contains two TwelveLabs entries that always read "active," so it is not a live health check — a non-obvious caveat an agent would otherwise misread.

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?

Front-loaded with purpose, then return shape, then sibling routing, in three dense sentences with no filler. The trailing "Read-only." duplicates the readOnlyHint annotation and is the one expendable fragment.

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

Completeness5/5

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

There is no output schema, so the description carries return-value burden and does so: it names the two top-level keys, tells what capabilities.models contains per model, and pre-empts a misinterpretation of status.models. Nothing an agent needs to call it correctly or read the result appears to be missing.

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% and the three parameters (context, llm_model, conversation_id) are analytics/routing plumbing fully documented in the schema. The description adds nothing about them, which is acceptable here — baseline 3 applies when the schema does the work.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ("List the generation models") plus the scope "and what they accept," which tells the agent this is a discovery tool for inputs, not just names. It is clearly distinguishable from get_model_pricing and get_prompt_suggestions, both of which are named.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly routes two adjacent needs elsewhere: "Use get_model_pricing for costs and get_prompt_suggestions for example prompts." That is concrete alternatives guidance. It stops short of stating the positive trigger (e.g., call this before generate_image/generate_video to pick a modelId), so it is clear but not fully symmetric.

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

Try in Browser

Glama MCP Gateway

Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.