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List collections

list_collections
Read-onlyIdempotent

The curated buyer-intent collections (e.g. mcp-servers, testing-qa, browser-automation). Use get_collection for the ranked tools inside one.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
collectionsYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "collections": {
      +      "items": {
      +        "additionalProperties": false,
      +        "properties": {
      +          "slug": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "tagline": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "title": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "url": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "required": [
      +          "slug",
      +          "title",
      +          "tagline",
      +          "url"
      +        ],
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "collections"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already cover the safety profile: readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false. The description adds context that the collections are curated and buyer-intent oriented, but does not describe return shape, ordering, or pagination behavior. Since the annotations carry the behavioral burden, a middle score is appropriate.

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?

The description is two sentences with no filler. It front-loads the core subject, provides concrete examples, and immediately routes to the relevant sibling tool. Every sentence earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a zero-parameter, read-only list operation with a full output schema and robust annotations, the description is complete. It indicates what is returned, gives representative values, and distinguishes this tool from the closely related sibling. Nothing material 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?

The tool has zero parameters)Skip; with no parameters and 100% schema coverage, the description need not explain parameter behavior. It still adds value by naming example collections, which helps an agent understand the domain, so a 4 is reasonable.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The title and description together clearly identify the tool as listing curated buyer-intent collections, with concrete examples of what those collections are. It explicitly distinguishes itself from get_collection, which returns the ranked tools inside a single collection, so an agent can tell them apart immediately.

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 provides clear routing by saying to use get_collection when the agent needs the ranked tools inside a specific collection. It implies the proper use case for this tool, though it does not enumerate exclusions beyond that one sibling. This is adequate but not exhaustive.

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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