List collections
list_collectionsList the site's collections (headless CMS): id, name, slug, row and field counts, public flag.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | Site id. |
list_collectionsList the site's collections (headless CMS): id, name, slug, row and field counts, public flag.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | Site id. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / idAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Site id.",
+ "maxLength": 256,
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / site_idRemoved value: -{
- "description": "Site id. Pass it on every call.",
- "maxLength": 256,
- "type": "string"
-}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds useful return-shape context by naming the fields returned, though it does not mention pagination, limits, or auth requirements.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single efficiently structured sentence with the resource and returned fields front-loaded. There is no filler or repetition.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple read-only list tool, annotations cover the safety profile, schema covers the single parameter, and the description covers the returned fields. No output schema is present, but the description sufficiently explains what is returned.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
There is one optional parameter, and schema description coverage is 100%, with the schema already saying 'Site id.' The description only implies site scoping and adds no extra syntax or format meaning beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb and resource: 'List the site's collections'. It enumerates the returned fields (id, name, slug, row/field counts, public flag), which clearly distinguishes it from get_collection and list_collection_rows.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Usage is implied by 'List' and by the site-scoped collections resource, but there is no explicit when/when-not guidance. It also does not name alternatives such as get_collection for a single collection or list_collection_rows for rows.
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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