list_projects
Find workspace projects by name and obtain IDs for job filters and assignments.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No | ||
| limit | Yes | ||
| starting_after | No |
Find workspace projects by name and obtain IDs for job filters and assignments.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No | ||
| limit | Yes | ||
| starting_after | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive, closed-world. The description adds that the result is IDs usable in downstream filters/assignments, but says nothing about pagination behavior or result size beyond that. Some added value, but not rich.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single front-loaded sentence with no padding; the core capability is stated immediately.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
No output schema exists, so the description partially covers returns by mentioning IDs, but it omits pagination (starting_after/limit) which an agent needs to page correctly. Adequate but with a clear gap for a paged list tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% and there are 3 parameters. The description hints at name-based lookup (the 'q' param) but entirely omits 'limit' (required, max 100) and 'starting_after' pagination. It does not compensate for the documentation gap.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb (Find) and resource (workspace projects), plus the practical purpose of retrieving IDs. It is distinguishable from create_project and assign_project, though it never explicitly contrasts itself with those siblings.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
It implies when to use it ('for job filters and assignments') but gives no when-not guidance and names no alternatives. An agent can infer the context but must reason about it rather than being told.
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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