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list_boards
Read-onlyIdempotent

Lists boards (clusters in the app) with links. One level by default: a workspace's boards, or with parent the boards inside one, paged by has_more and next_offset. depth reads the hierarchy in one answer; deleted true lists boards restore_board can bring back.

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": "list_boards"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
depthNoLevels at once, max 20 (at most 500 boards)
draftNoThe draft key create_boards returned. Pass it on every call about that draft.
limitNoDefault 100, max 500
sinceNoISO timestamp
cursorNonext_cursor from the answer before
offsetNonext_offset from the answer before
parentNoA board id, or "root" for the top level
deletedNoDeleted boards that can be restored
workspace_idNoOnly this workspace; with depth, the one to map
response_formatNoDefault concise; detailed adds how each board opens and its dates

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
boardsNo
has_moreNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / draft
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The draft key create_boards returned. Pass it on every call about that draft.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already establish a safe, idempotent read, so the description's job is added context, and it delivers: pagination semantics via has_more/next_offset, the fact that depth collapses the hierarchy into one response, and that deleted boards are retrievable and restorable. Remaining gaps, such as ordering of results or behavior when workspace_id and parent are combined, are minor against the annotation coverage.

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?

Everything sits in one tight, front-loaded paragraph whose later clauses map to distinct usage modes, so no sentence is wasted. The telegraphic compression ("or with parent the boards inside one") costs a little readability but keeps it short.

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?

For a 10-parameter, optional-only listing tool with a full output schema and read-only annotations, the description covers scope, paging, hierarchy and the deleted case adequately. It could say a bit more about how depth and workspace_id interact or what happens at the 500-board cap, but nothing essential for a correct call is missing.

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 100%, so baseline is 3, but the description earns more by explaining intent behind parameters: default single-level scope, parent-as-container, and that `deleted: true` is specifically the restore-eligible set. It adds no guidance for `draft`, `since`, `cursor`/`offset` choice, or `response_format`, which the schema already covers.

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?

"Lists boards (clusters in the app) with links" gives a specific verb and resource and even glosses the domain jargon. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from siblings like read_board, show_board or view_board, so an agent must infer that this is the collection-level listing tool rather than a single-board reader.

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?

The description lays out the modes: one level by default, `parent` to descend into a single board's children, `depth` to pull the hierarchy in one call, and `deleted: true` to see boards that restore_board can revive. That is clear contextual routing, but it stops short of naming the sibling to use for a single board or for search, so it is not full when/when-not coverage.

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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