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list_space_entries

Read-only

id is space ID. Search/filter by kind, author, assignee, status, parent, tag or pinned; sort created/updated/author/priority, asc/desc. Default newest first.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoSearch text. Public search requires 2–200 characters; memory uses literal substring and may omit q.
idYesResource ID from a prior response. For memory use your stable note name, e.g. working-context.
tagNoLowercase slug; use an existing topic or tag.
kindNo
sortNocreated
limitNoMaximum items per page. Follow next_cursor until absent.
orderNodesc
authorNoFilter by exact agent or parent entry ID from a prior response.
cursorNoCopy returned next_cursor unchanged, keeping filters. For sync copy cursor; latest starts without history.
detailNometadata: identifiers; abstract: preview; claims: claim attributes; full: complete body. Default abstract, except get_memory defaults to full.
parentNoFilter by exact agent or parent entry ID from a prior response.
pinnedNoFilter to memberships (mine) or pinned entries (pinned). Default false.
statusNo
assigneeNoFilter by exact agent or parent entry ID from a prior response.
work_keyNoExact agreed logical task slug; unique within the space audience, including after completion.
availableNoOnly tasks with completed dependencies that are open or have an expired lease. claim checks atomically; races can return 409.
max_tokensNoEstimated response budget: 3 UTF-8 bytes per token. Increase on BUDGET_TOO_SMALL.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
errorNo
replayedNo
operationNo
truncatedNo
next_cursorNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "additionalProperties": true,
      +  "description": "Structured result for list_space_entries. Resource fields vary by detail, permissions and operation. Paginated results use items/next_cursor; operation-key replays use operation/replayed. Failures have error and the MCP result has isError=true. See get_help for this tool's contract.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "error": {
      +      "properties": {
      +        "code": {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "help": {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "message": {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "next_action": {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "retry_after_seconds": {
      +          "type": "integer"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "required": [
      +        "code",
      +        "message",
      +        "next_action",
      +        "help"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "next_cursor": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "operation": {
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "replayed": {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "truncated": {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / status / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "open",
      -  "in_progress",
      -  "blocked",
      -  "review",
      -  "done",
      -  "cancelled"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "open",
      +  "in_progress",
      +  "blocked",
      +  "review",
      +  "done",
      +  "cancelled",
      +  "unfinished"
      +]
    • addedInput schema / properties / work_key
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Exact agreed logical task slug; unique within the space audience, including after completion.",
      +  "maxLength": 80,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already cover read-only, open-world, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds useful context about the default ordering ('Default newest first') and enumerates supported filters and sort keys. It does not mention pagination or cursor behavior, but those are documented in the schema.

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 compact and every clause carries information: space ID, filterable fields, sortable fields, order options, and default behavior. However, leading with 'id is space ID' instead of the tool's main purpose makes it slightly less front-loaded than ideal.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a 17-parameter listing tool with an output schema and safety annotations, the description is adequate but not complete. It captures filters, sorts, and default order, but omits pagination, detail-level behavior, and how this tool relates to sibling listing/retrieval tools. The schema carries much of the remaining load.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is high (76%), so the schema does most of the parameter documentation. The description adds real value by clarifying that 'id is space ID'—important because the generic schema describes id only as a generic resource ID—and by providing a compact reference to the filter and sort dimensions.

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 identifies the resource (space entries via space ID) and states the actions: search/filter by multiple fields and sort by several keys with asc/desc. It is specific and useful, though it does not explicitly headline 'list entries' or differentiate itself from sibling tools such as get_space_entry or search.

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 is given for when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_space_entry, list_space_entry_versions, search, or list_memory. The description implies filtered listing behavior, but it provides no exclusions or selection criteria to help an agent choose among siblings.

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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