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List problems

glpi_list_problems
Read-onlyIdempotent

List problem management items, most recently updated first by default, with status_name and priority_name (in the GLPI user's language) and category_name.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sortNoSort column (default date_mod = last update)
orderNoSort direction (default desc = most recent first)
rangeNoPagination range, e.g. 0-49
fieldsNoField set: 'essential' (default, trims internal GLPI fields) or 'all'
formatNoOutput format: 'json' (default) or 'markdown' (a table for listings, key/value lines for one item; returned in both the text and the structured result)
expand_dropdownsNoExpand dropdown IDs to names

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNo
noteNoPagination hint: how to fetch the next page
countNoItems in this page
formatNo'markdown' when data holds the markdown rendering

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the default ordering behavior and the fact that status/priority names are localized to the GLPI user's language, which is useful context, but says nothing about pagination limits or result volume.

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?

A single tightly-packed sentence with the resource and default behavior front-loaded and no filler. Every clause conveys information about ordering or returned fields.

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 rich annotations, 100% schema coverage and an output schema, the description is nearly sufficient. The main omission is that it never states there are no filtering parameters, so an agent may assume it can narrow results without being routed to glpi_search.

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 six parameters are already documented in the schema; the description only echoes the default sort (date_mod, most recent first) that sort/order already describe. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 states a specific verb ('List') and resource ('problem management items'), and it adds the default ordering and the returned name fields, so an agent can distinguish it from glpi_get_problem (single item) and glpi_list_problem_tasks. It does not, however, name any sibling explicitly to route between them.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no note that this tool has no filter parameters and returns the full problem set, and no pointer to alternatives such as glpi_search or glpi_get_problem for a single record. Usage is only implied by the verb 'List'.

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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