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list_tasks
Read-onlyIdempotent

List accessible tasks, optionally in one project. Returns due dates, status, assignees, and source links. Keep ordering and filters unchanged across pages.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
afterNoPagination cursor from the previous nextCursor. Keep filters and ordering unchanged; omit for the first page.
limitNoMaximum number of items to return, from 1 to 100. Defaults to 50.
orderNoResult ordering. Defaults to most recently updated first. Keep the same order while paging.UPDATED_DESC
queryNoSearch text. List tools filter names/titles; search queries indexed workspace content.
dueAfterNoInclusive earliest deadline, as ISO 8601 with timezone.
priorityNoPriority: 0 Low, 1 Normal, 2 High, 3 Urgent. For updates, null clears it.
dueBeforeNoInclusive latest deadline, as ISO 8601 with timezone.
projectIdNoExisting accessible project ID returned by list_projects.
assigneeIdNoFilter tasks by this existing user ID.
stateProjectIdNoTask status ID from list_project_statuses for the destination project.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
itemsYesAccessible records on this page.
nextCursorYesPass as after for the next page; null when this page has no continuation cursor.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed6 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / assigneeId
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Filter tasks by this existing user ID.",
      +  "maxLength": 100,
      +  "minLength": 1,
      +  "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9_-]+$",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / dueAfter
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Inclusive earliest deadline, as ISO 8601 with timezone.",
      +  "format": "date-time",
      +  "pattern": "^(?:(?:\\d\\d[2468][048]|\\d\\d[13579][26]|\\d\\d0[48]|[02468][048]00|[13579][26]00)-02-29|\\d{4}-(?:(?:0[13578]|1[02])-(?:0[1-9]|[12]\\d|3[01])|(?:0[469]|11)-(?:0[1-9]|[12]\\d|30)|(?:02)-(?:0[1-9]|1\\d|2[0-8])))T(?:(?:[01]\\d|2[0-3]):[0-5]\\d:[0-5]\\d(?:\\.\\d+)?(?:Z|([+-](?:[01]\\d|2[0-3]):[0-5]\\d)))$",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / dueBefore
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Inclusive latest deadline, as ISO 8601 with timezone.",
      +  "format": "date-time",
      +  "pattern": "^(?:(?:\\d\\d[2468][048]|\\d\\d[13579][26]|\\d\\d0[48]|[02468][048]00|[13579][26]00)-02-29|\\d{4}-(?:(?:0[13578]|1[02])-(?:0[1-9]|[12]\\d|3[01])|(?:0[469]|11)-(?:0[1-9]|[12]\\d|30)|(?:02)-(?:0[1-9]|1\\d|2[0-8])))T(?:(?:[01]\\d|2[0-3]):[0-5]\\d:[0-5]\\d(?:\\.\\d+)?(?:Z|([+-](?:[01]\\d|2[0-3]):[0-5]\\d)))$",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / priority
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Priority: 0 Low, 1 Normal, 2 High, 3 Urgent. For updates, null clears it.",
      +  "maximum": 3,
      +  "minimum": 0,
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / query
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Search text. List tools filter names/titles; search queries indexed workspace content.",
      +  "maxLength": 200,
      +  "minLength": 1,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / stateProjectId
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Task status ID from list_project_statuses for the destination project.",
      +  "maxLength": 100,
      +  "minLength": 1,
      +  "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9_-]+$",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, non-destructive, and closed-world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds real value on top: the pagination stability requirement and a summary of the returned fields. It does not add auth/permission nuances, but with annotations this is a solid 4.

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?

Three short sentences covering scope, return shape, and the pagination contract. Front-loaded with the primary action and free of filler.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be enumerated in depth. With full parameter documentation and annotation-covered safety, the description is nearly complete for a read-only list tool; the only gap is the absence of explicit sibling routing.

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 every one of the 10 parameters is already documented in the schema, including the enum values for order and the list-vs-search note for query. The description adds no parameter-level detail beyond 'optionally in one project', so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('List accessible tasks') plus an optional scope ('optionally in one project'), which is enough to distinguish it from get_task or edit_task_content. It doesn't name or differentiate itself from the other list_* siblings, keeping it just 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 Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The only guidance is the pagination constraint ('Keep ordering and filters unchanged across pages') and the implicit 'optionally in one project' scoping hint. There is no explicit routing such as when to use list_tasks versus search, or versus get_task for a single item; the list-vs-search distinction lives in the schema, not the description.

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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