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gws-mcp__drive_list_recent_files

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Lists the Google Drive files the account opened most recently, or the ones modified most recently, the most recent at the top. Returns one compact entry per file: its ID, name, MIME type, when it was last modified, when the account last opened it, and its link, plus a page token when more remain. Files in Trash are left out.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "gws-mcp__drive_list_recent_files"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
byNoOrder by when the account last opened each file, or by when each file was last modified by anyone (default: opened).
accountNoOptional email address of the connected account to use (e.g. 'user@gmail.com'). If omitted, the default account is used.
page_sizeNoThe most files to return in one page (default: 20, at most 100).
page_tokenNoThe nextPageToken from an earlier call, to read the page after it.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Beyond readOnlyHint=true, the description adds real behavioral context: ordering is newest-first, output is one compact entry with named fields, a page token appears when more results remain, and Trash entries are excluded. That is a meaningful addition, though it does not state rate limits or whether shared drives are included.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Three tight sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then the return shape, then the one notable exclusion. No redundant restatement of the name or title.

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

Completeness4/5

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

With no output schema, the description carries the burden of describing returns and does so thoroughly, including pagination signal and Trash exclusion. Minor gaps (whether shared-drive or third-party files appear, whether metadata-only access is sufficient) keep it from being fully complete.

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%, so all four parameters are already documented, including the by enum and paging defaults. The description adds no syntax or constraint detail beyond the schema, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ("Lists the Google Drive files") plus the two orderings it supports (opened vs modified) and the result ordering. An agent can tell this is a recency listing rather than a query-based search, though it never names the sibling it competes with (drive_search).

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The two modes are explained, implying usage for "what have I been working on lately" browsing, but there is no explicit when-to-use versus drive_search, and no statement of when this tool is the wrong choice (e.g. keyword or full-text lookups). Guidance is implied rather than stated.

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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