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Listinitiatives

listInitiatives

List all initiatives in the organization with optional filters for draft and expired initiatives. View active improvement programs, strategic projects, and their current status to understand organizational priorities and track progress.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`page`	Yes	Page number to return, 0-indexed. Default 0.
`context`	Yes	Explain why you're invoking this tool now and how its output will be used. Then state how this call supports your overall objective and fits into your broader plan across all tool calls (e.g., why this tool vs. others, and what step it unblocks). Never share any personal details or sensitive information.
`pageSize`	Yes	Number of results to return per page, between 1 and 1000. Default 250.
`session_id`	Yes	Session continuity handle, one of two values: the ses_ ID issued for the task underway, or start. This server cannot link your calls between requests on its own, so session continuity travels in this parameter instead. If you were handed a session_id for this task — for example by the agent that spawned you — send that exact value from your first call. Otherwise send start on your first call; the server will issue an opaque correlation ID in the mcp_session field of the result, or in a text block at the start of the result beginning [session_id issued. Then send that exact ses_ value on every later call and hand it to any subagents working the same task. start always begins a new, unrelated task — never send it mid-task. If you send a value this server does not recognize, the result reports it: mcp_session.status of unrecognized, or a text block beginning [session_id unrecognized; re-send the ID issued for this task, or start if none was issued yet. Never invent a ses_ value.
`includeDrafts`	No	Whether or not to include draft Initiatives in the response
`includeExpired`	No	Whether or not to include expired Initiatives in the response

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed2 schema fields changedSep 25, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / session_id

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Session continuity handle, one of two values: the ses_ ID issued for the task underway, or start. This server cannot link your calls between requests on its own, so session continuity travels in this parameter instead. If you were handed a session_id for this task — for example by the agent that spawned you — send that exact value from your first call. Otherwise send start on your first call; the server will issue an opaque correlation ID in the mcp_session field of the result, or in a text block at the start of the result beginning [session_id issued. Then send that exact ses_ value on every later call and hand it to any subagents working the same task. start always begins a new, unrelated task — never send it mid-task. If you send a value this server does not recognize, the result reports it: mcp_session.status of unrecognized, or a text block beginning [session_id unrecognized; re-send the ID issued for this task, or start if none was issued yet. Never invent a ses_ value.",
+  "pattern": "^(start|ses_[0-9A-Za-z]{27})$",
+  "type": "string"
+}

changedInput schema / required

Previous value: -[
-  "pageSize",
-  "page",
-  "context"
-]New value: +[
+  "pageSize",
+  "page",
+  "session_id",
+  "context"
+]

First observedJan 31, 2026

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden and does establish a read-style list operation plus filter behavior. It does not disclose default exclusion of drafts/expired, pagination behavior, or any result-shape caveats, though the schema covers some defaults. This is adequate but not rich.

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?

Two front-loaded sentences with the core listing behavior first and the business purpose second. The phrase 'understand organizational priorities and track progress' adds context but is slightly generic, so not a perfect 5.

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

Completeness3/5

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

There is no output schema, so the description should compensate by revealing return shape; it only says 'current status' and doesn't mention pagination results or default active-only behavior. The schema covers parameters, but the lack of richer outcome details leaves a gap.

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 coverage is 100%, so the parameters are already documented in detail. The description only restates the includeDrafts/includeExpired filter idea and adds no new semantics for page, pageSize, session_id, or context.

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 clearly states the operation ('List all initiatives') and its scope ('in the organization'), and adds the optional draft/expired filters plus the initiative status/type context. It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling getInitiative, so it stops short of a 5.

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?

It gives a clear intended use case: viewing active improvement programs and strategic projects to understand priorities and track progress, and it explains optional filters. However, it never mentions when to prefer a sibling such as getInitiative, so it lacks explicit exclusions or alternatives.

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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