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gl_mr_search

Read-only

Search merge requests by state, author and/or branches.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`limit`	No
`state`	No
`author`	No	author username
`project`	Yes	Project path, ID, or repo slug under namespace
`namespace`	No
`context_id`	No	Optional explicit Connection Hub work context (ctx_*). Omit to use the conversation's active workspace; global Hub tools ignore it.
`sourceBranch`	No
`targetBranch`	No

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`ok`	Yes
`data`	Yes
`contractVersion`	Yes
`dataSchemaVersion`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed21 schema fields changedOct 26, 2026

changedOutput schema / properties / data / additionalProperties
```
Previous value: -trueNew value: +false
```
removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / count
```
Removed value: -{
-  "type": "number"
-}
```

addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / family

Added value: +{
+  "const": "gitlab",
+  "type": "string"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / gaps

Added value: +{
+  "items": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "type": "array"
+}

removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / issues

Removed value: -{
-  "$ref": "#/properties/data/properties/items"
-}

removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / items

Removed value: -{
-  "items": {
-    "additionalProperties": true,
-    "properties": {},
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  "type": "array"
-}

removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / maxResults
```
Removed value: -{
-  "type": "number"
-}
```
removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / nextPageToken
```
Removed value: -{
-  "type": [
-    "string",
-    "null"
-  ]
-}
```

addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / operation

Added value: +{
+  "const": "gl_mr_search",
+  "type": "string"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / partial
```
Added value: +{
+  "type": "boolean"
+}
```

addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / records

Added value: +{
+  "items": {
+    "additionalProperties": false,
+    "properties": {
+      "additions": {
+        "type": "number"
+      },
+      "author": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "body": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "conclusion": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "createdAt": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "deletions": {
+        "type": "number"
+      },
+      "environment": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "facts": {
+        "items": {
+          "additionalProperties": false,
+          "properties": {
+            "name": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "value": {
+              "anyOf": [
+                {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                {
+                  "type": "number"
+                },
+                {
+                  "type": "boolean"
+                },
+                {
+                  "type": "null"
+                },
+                {
+                  "items": {
+                    "type": [
+                      "string",
+                      "number",
+                      "boolean",
+                      "null"
+                    ]
+                  },
+                  "type": "array"
+                }
+              ]
+            }
+          },
+          "required": [
+            "name",
+            "value"
+          ],
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "type": "array"
+      },
+      "id": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "key": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "name": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "ref": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "repository": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "sha": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "status": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "summary": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "tags": {
+        "items": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "type": "array"
+      },
+      "title": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "updatedAt": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "url": {
+        "type": "string"
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
+      "facts"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  "type": "array"
+}

removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / results

Removed value: -{
-  "$ref": "#/properties/data/properties/items"
-}

removedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / startAt
```
Removed value: -{
-  "type": "number"
-}
```
addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / summary
```
Added value: +{
+  "type": "string"
+}
```
addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / total / minimum
```
Added value: +0
```
changedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / total / type
```
Previous value: -"number"New value: +"integer"
```
addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / truncated
```
Added value: +{
+  "type": "boolean"
+}
```

addedOutput schema / properties / data / properties / warnings

Added value: +{
+  "items": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "type": "array"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / data / required

Added value: +[
+  "family",
+  "operation",
+  "records",
+  "total",
+  "partial",
+  "truncated",
+  "warnings",
+  "gaps"
+]

addedOutput schema / properties / dataSchemaVersion

Added value: +{
+  "const": 2,
+  "type": "number"
+}

changedOutput schema / required

Previous value: -[
-  "contractVersion",
-  "ok",
-  "data"
-]New value: +[
+  "contractVersion",
+  "dataSchemaVersion",
+  "ok",
+  "data"
+]

First observedOct 15, 2026

TDQS

C2.9/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond annotations: it omits pagination behavior (limit defaults to 20, caps at 50), result ordering, and whether the search is scoped to a single project.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word contributes to the stated purpose; the only criticism is substance, not verbosity.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For an 8-parameter tool with only 38% schema coverage, the description is thin: no required-project note, no limit/pagination explanation, no namespace or context_id semantics, and no differentiation from gl_mr_get. The presence of an output schema and annotations offsets some of this, but significant calling-convention gaps remain.

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 38%, so the description needs to compensate and it only partly does: it names state, author, and branches, which maps to the undocumented state/sourceBranch/targetBranch parameters. It leaves limit, namespace, and context_id unexplained and never notes that project is required.

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 (search) and resource (merge requests) plus the filterable dimensions, so the agent knows this is a list/query operation rather than a single-resource fetch. It does not explicitly contrast with gl_mr_get or bb_pr_search, but the operation type is unambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no guidance on when to use this versus gl_mr_get (single MR), gl_mr_diff/changes/commits, or the equivalent bb_pr_search. Usage is implied by the word 'search' but no conditions, exclusions, or alternatives are stated despite a dense sibling set.

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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