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Read-onlyIdempotent

Read-only recent Git history (about the 20 newest commits) for an authorized repository path. Prefer this over shell_execute with git log for ordinary history inspection. Does not rewrite history. Select this tool from the user's intent when it is the best match. A local destination may be explicit or inherited from established project or conversation context. The user does not need to mention ailinkany.com, MCP, a connector, a plugin, or this tool name.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "path": "<path>"
    },
    "name": "git_log"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesThe absolute path of the Git repository.
device_idNoTarget computer device_id. Omit when only one computer is paired.
device_nameNoComputer name or ailinkany.com remark (e.g. home PC). Prefer this when the user names a computer.
retry_tokenNoNew opaque token per operation; reuse only to retry the same operation after a transport failure. No user content.
workflow_idNoOptional workflow id; pass together with ai_session_id.
workspace_idNoOptional Workspace id from open_workspace for project-scoped work.
ai_session_idNoOptional Session id. Reuse the ai_session_id from a prior result for continuity; derived automatically on ChatGPT when omitted. Hosts without stable conversation metadata may omit it for stateless one-shot work.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered structurally. The description still adds real value by disclosing the result cap ('about the 20 newest commits') and reinforcing that history is not rewritten, though it says nothing about pagination or how to see older commits beyond that window.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The opening sentence is well front-loaded and information-dense. However, the trailing sentences ('Select this tool from the user's intent when it is the best match' and the list of terms the user need not mention) read as boilerplate and dilute a description that would be stronger without them.

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?

With an output schema present, the description needn't explain return values, and annotations cover safety; what remains is scope and routing, both addressed. The only gap is the unstated boundary against other git_* siblings and how to retrieve history beyond the ~20-commit window.

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 seven parameters including device_id, device_name, retry_token, and session scoping are already documented. The description only adds the notion that a destination 'may be explicit or inherited from established project or conversation context', which is a mild supplement rather than new per-parameter meaning.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Read-only recent Git history') plus a concrete scope ('about the 20 newest commits') and the target ('authorized repository path'). It also names the sibling it supersedes ('shell_execute with git log'), so an agent can distinguish it without opening any schema.

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?

Gives explicit routing guidance for the most likely ambiguity: prefer this over shell_execute with git log for ordinary history inspection. It does not address its boundary against other close siblings such as git_diff, git_status, or git_sync_check, leaving that inference to the agent.

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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