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List GitHub profile following

github_profile_following_list
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List accounts a GitHub profile follows. Accepts a username. Returns a list (use cursor when paginated).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
trimNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
urlsNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
userNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
limitNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
cursorNoPagination cursor from a previous response (numeric page index as a string).
handleNoGitHub username whose following list should be listed.
offsetNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
contextYesDescribe the user's underlying goal in one sentence — not the tool you are calling.
pageSizeNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
userNameNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
usernameNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
llm_modelYesThe exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. "claude-opus-4-8", "gpt-5.2"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass "unknown" — never guess.
maxResultsNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
profileUrlNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
linkedinUrlNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
max_resultsNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
screen_nameNoAlias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.
conversation_idNoEcho the conversation_id from the server's previous response. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed19 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / linkedinUrl / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / linkedinUrl / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / maxResults
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / max_results
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / offset
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / pageSize
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / profileUrl / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / profileUrl / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / screen_name / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / screen_name / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / trim
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / urls
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / user / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / user / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / userName / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / userName / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / username / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / username / type
      Removed value: -"string"
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / linkedinUrl
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / profileUrl
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / screen_name
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / user
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / userName
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / username
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `handle`. Prefer `handle`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "handle",
      -  "context",
      -  "llm_model"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "context",
      +  "llm_model"
      +]
  4. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • addedInput schema / properties / context
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Describe the user's underlying goal in one sentence — not the tool you are calling.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / conversation_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Echo the conversation_id from the server's previous response. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / llm_model
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. \"claude-opus-4-8\", \"gpt-5.2\"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass \"unknown\" — never guess.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "handle"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "handle",
      +  "context",
      +  "llm_model"
      +]
  5. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
  6. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
  7. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, covering safety and external data. The description adds that it returns a list and mentions pagination via cursor, which is useful behavioral context beyond annotations. It does not contradict annotations.

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 concise sentences with no fluff. The purpose is front-loaded, and the pagination hint is placed second. Every word earns its place.

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 simple list tool with no output schema, the description covers the key aspects: what it returns (a list) and how to handle pagination (cursor). It does not mention rate limits or error cases, but these are less critical given the annotations and low complexity.

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 all parameters are documented in the schema. The description says 'Accepts a username' which adds no new information beyond the schema's handle parameter description. No extra semantics are provided, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 verb 'List' and the resource 'accounts a GitHub profile follows', which is specific and distinguishes it from siblings like github_profile_followers_list (which would be the reverse direction). The resource is unambiguous and the action is singular.

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 description mentions 'Accepts a username' which is a parameter detail, not a usage guideline. It does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives like github_profile_activity_list or github_profile_contributions_get, nor does it mention exclusions. The tool's name and description make its purpose obvious, but there is no explicit routing guidance.

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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