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get_callers

Read-onlyIdempotent

Every place in this repo that calls the given function or method -- a COMPLETE list from the parsed call graph, not a best-effort guess. Use this before renaming/changing a function's signature, or when you need to understand a function's blast radius before modifying it.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
function_nameYesThe bare function/method name (e.g. "save_user"). If multiple unrelated symbols share this name, results are grouped by which definition they call.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only and idempotent behavior. The description adds important context about the data source (parsed call graph) and the guarantee of completeness, which goes beyond the annotations. The parameter description also discloses grouping behavior for name collisions, adding transparency about result organization.

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?

Two sentences with no wasted words. The first sentence states purpose and key guarantee; the second frames usage context. Front-loaded and easy to parse.

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 read-only query tool with an output schema, the description sufficiently covers what it returns (complete call list), when to use it, and its accuracy guarantee. It doesn't describe return formatting, but that's handled by the output schema. Slight additional context about error cases could be added, but overall very complete.

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%, and the function_name parameter description is detailed (bare name example, grouping logic). The tool description itself doesn't add parameter-level details, so the baseline of 3 applies per the rubric.

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 description clearly states the tool lists every place that calls a given function/method, derived from the parsed call graph. It distinguishes itself from siblings by emphasizing completeness ('not a best-effort guess') and by focusing on callers rather than callees, dependencies, definitions, or text search.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicit guidance is provided: use before renaming/changing a function's signature or to understand blast radius before modifying. This clearly indicates when the tool is appropriate, and the contrast with siblings (e.g., get_callees) implies when it is not needed.

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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TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct aspect of code understanding: callees (outgoing calls), callers (incoming calls), dependencies (imports), symbol definitions (location/signature), and open-ended search. There is no overlap between them; search_code is explicitly positioned as the fallback for when exact symbols aren't known.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern: get_callees, get_callers, get_dependencies, get_symbol_definition, search_code. 'search_code' uses 'search' as the verb, matching the same structure. No camelCase or mixed conventions.

Tool Count5/5

Five tools is a well-scoped set for a code-intelligence server. Each tool covers a necessary query type without redundancy, and the count avoids the confusion of a large surface while being substantial enough to handle common codebase exploration tasks.

Completeness4/5

The set covers the main code navigation needs: caller/callee graphs, file dependencies, symbol definitions, and free-text search. Minor gaps exist, such as lacking direct file-content retrieval or type hierarchy queries, but these are often handled by search_code or are out of scope for a 'brain' server focused on relationships and definitions.