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forge_list_databases
Read-only

List database schemas on a server. Forge v2: GET /orgs/{organization}/servers/{server}/database/schemas.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
serverYesServer id.
page_sizeNoResults per page (maps to page[size]).
page_cursorNoPagination cursor (maps to page[cursor]).
organizationYesOrganization id.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, which matches the list operation. The description adds minimal behavioral context (endpoint URL, scope of listing) but does not disclose pagination behavior or potential limitations beyond the schema.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Two sentences, no redundancy. Front-loads the action and resource. Could be slightly more structured (e.g., grouping param info), but remains efficient.

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?

No output schema provided, but the description does not describe the response format (e.g., list of schema names or objects). Missing details on pagination behavior, making it incomplete for an agent to fully understand usage.

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 the description adds no new meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions. Baseline score of 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 uses a specific verb ('List') and resource ('database schemas on a server'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like forge_list_servers or forge_list_sites. The inclusion of the API endpoint adds precision.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., forge_list_servers for servers, forge_list_sites for sites). Lacks context about prerequisites or scenarios where this is appropriate.

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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