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AroFlo: Get InventoryLists

aroflo_get_inventorylists
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve inventory lists from AroFlo with customizable filtering, sorting, and data formatting options to access and manage stock information.

Instructions

Query the AroFlo InventoryLists zone (GET). Use pipe-delimited WHERE clauses like "and|field|=|value", ORDER clauses like "field|asc", and JOIN areas like "lineitems". where/order/join accept either a single string or an array. mode: data|verbose|debug|raw (default: data). Set compact=true and optionally select=["field","nested.field"] to reduce payload size. See resource "aroflo://docs/api/" (example: "aroflo://docs/api/quotes") for valid fields/values.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
whereNo
orderNo
joinNo
pageNo
pageSizeNo
autoPaginateNo
maxPagesNo
maxResultsNo
maxItemsTotalNo
validateWhereNo
modeNo
verboseNo
debugNo
rawNo
compactNo
selectNo
maxItemsNo
extraNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • The 'aroflo_get_inventorylists' tool is dynamically registered in 'registerZoneGetTools' within 'src/mcp/tools/get-zones.ts'. It utilizes 'AROFLO_ZONES' from 'src/aroflo/zones.ts' where 'InventoryLists' is defined. The handler is a generic function that takes zone-specific arguments, fetches data using the 'AroFloClient', handles pagination and formatting, and returns the result.
      for (const zone of AROFLO_ZONES) {
        // We already expose a dedicated tool with a richer schema for lastupdate.
        if (zone === 'LastUpdate') {
          continue;
        }
    
        const toolName = `aroflo_get_${zoneToToolSuffix(zone)}`;
        server.registerTool(
          toolName,
          {
            title: `AroFlo: Get ${zone}`,
            description:
              `Query the AroFlo ${zone} zone (GET). ` +
              `Use pipe-delimited WHERE clauses like "and|field|=|value", ORDER clauses like "field|asc", and JOIN areas like "lineitems". ` +
              `where/order/join accept either a single string or an array. ` +
              `mode: data|verbose|debug|raw (default: data). ` +
              `Set compact=true and optionally select=[\"field\",\"nested.field\"] to reduce payload size. ` +
              `See resource "aroflo://docs/api/<slug>" (example: "aroflo://docs/api/quotes") for valid fields/values.`,
            inputSchema,
            // MCP SDK expects output schemas to be object schemas (or raw object shapes).
            // `z.any()` causes output validation to crash under the current SDK.
            outputSchema: z.object({}).passthrough(),
            annotations: {
              readOnlyHint: true,
              idempotentHint: true,
              openWorldHint: true
            }
          },
          async (args) => {
            const mode = resolveOutputMode(args);
            const envelopeRequested =
              typeof args.mode === 'string' || Boolean(args.raw) || Boolean(args.verbose);
            try {
              const where = normalizeWhereParam(args.where);
              const order = normalizeOrderParam(args.order);
              const join = normalizeJoinParam(args.join);
    
              if (args.validateWhere !== false) {
                await validateWhereOrThrow({ zone, where });
              }
    
              const autoPaginate = Boolean(args.autoPaginate);
              const startPage = args.page ?? 1;
              const pageSize = args.pageSize ?? (autoPaginate ? 200 : undefined);
              const maxResultsRaw =
                typeof args.maxItemsTotal === 'number' ? args.maxItemsTotal : args.maxResults;
              const maxResults =
                typeof args.maxResults === 'number' && typeof args.maxItemsTotal === 'number'
                  ? Math.min(args.maxResults, args.maxItemsTotal)
                  : maxResultsRaw;
              const maxPages = args.maxPages ?? (autoPaginate ? 25 : undefined);
    
              const debugInfo: Record<string, unknown> | undefined = args.debug
                ? {
                    zone,
                    normalized: {
                      where,
                      order,
                      join,
                      page: startPage,
                      pageSize,
                      extra: args.extra
                    }
                  }
                : undefined;
    
              let response = await client.get(zone, {
                where,
                order,
                join,
                page: startPage,
                pageSize,
                extra: args.extra
              });
    
              let pagesFetched = 1;
              let truncated = false;
              let truncatedReason: string | undefined;
              let nextPage: number | undefined;
    
              if (autoPaginate) {
                let currentPage = startPage;
                let lastPageCount = extractZoneItems(zone, response.data).items.length;
                while (true) {
                  const total = extractZoneItems(zone, response.data).items.length;
    
                  if (typeof maxResults === 'number' && total >= maxResults) {
                    truncated = true;
                    truncatedReason = 'maxResults';
                    nextPage = currentPage + 1;
                    break;
                  }
    
                  if (typeof maxPages === 'number' && pagesFetched >= maxPages) {
                    truncated = true;
                    truncatedReason = 'maxPages';
                    nextPage = currentPage + 1;
                    break;
                  }
    
                  if (typeof pageSize === 'number' && lastPageCount < pageSize) {
                    break;
                  }
    
                  currentPage += 1;
                  const next = await client.get(zone, {
                    where,
                    order,
                    join,
                    page: currentPage,
                    pageSize,
                    extra: args.extra
                  });
    
                  // If the next page contributes nothing, stop.
                  const nextCount = extractZoneItems(zone, next.data).items.length;
                  if (nextCount === 0) {
                    break;
                  }
    
                  response = {
                    ...response,
                    data: mergeZoneResponseData(response.data, next.data).merged
                  };
                  pagesFetched += 1;
                  lastPageCount = nextCount;
    
                  // Stop if the last page was short.
                  if (typeof pageSize === 'number' && nextCount < pageSize) {
                    break;
                  }
                }
              }
    
              if (typeof maxResults === 'number') {
                const total = extractZoneItems(zone, response.data).items.length;
                if (total > maxResults) {
                  const { truncated: newData } = truncateZoneArrays(response.data, maxResults);
                  response = { ...response, data: newData };
                  truncated = true;
                  truncatedReason = truncatedReason ?? 'maxResults';
                }
              }
    
              let compactApplied = false;
              let effectiveResponse = response;
              const defaultSelect =
                zone === 'Tasks' && args.compact && (!args.select || args.select.length === 0)
                  ? [
                      'taskid',
                      'jobnumber',
                      'status',
                      'taskname',
                      'daterequested',
                      'createdutc',
                      'clientid',
                      'org.orgid',
                      'org.orgname',
                      'projectid',
                      'stageid',
                      'project.projectid',
                      'project.projectname',
                      'tasktotals.totalhrs'
                    ]
                  : undefined;
              const select = args.select ?? defaultSelect;
    
              if (args.compact || (select && select.length > 0) || args.maxItems) {
                compactApplied = true;
                const compactedData = compactZoneResponseData(response.data, {
                  select,
                  maxItems: args.maxItems
                });
                effectiveResponse = { ...response, data: compactedData };
              }
    
              // Backward compatible default: return the full AroFlo client response, optionally
              // annotated with pagination/debug metadata. The new minimal envelope is opt-in via
              // args.mode / args.verbose / args.raw.
              if (!envelopeRequested) {
                let finalData: unknown = effectiveResponse.data;
                if (autoPaginate || truncated) {
                  finalData = withZoneResponseMeta(finalData, {
                    pagesFetched,
                    truncated,
                    truncatedReason,
                    nextPage
                  });
                }
                if (debugInfo) {
                  finalData = withDebug(finalData, debugInfo);
                }
                return successToolResult({ ...effectiveResponse, data: finalData });
              }
    
              const out = buildZoneDataEnvelope({
                zone,
                response: effectiveResponse,
                page: startPage,
                pageSize,
                mode,
                mcp:
                  autoPaginate || truncated
                    ? {
                        autoPaginate,
                        pagesFetched,
                        truncated,
                        truncatedReason,
                        nextPage
                      }
                    : undefined,
                debug: debugInfo,
                compactApplied,
                select,
                maxItems: args.maxItems
              });
    
              return successToolResult(out);
            } catch (error) {
              return errorToolResult(error, { mode, debug: { zone } });
            }
          }
        );
      }
    }
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations declare readOnly/idempotent, but description adds valuable context: payload reduction via compact/select, four response modes (data/verbose/debug/raw), and references external documentation resource for dynamic schema discovery. Does not explicitly address openWorldHint implications beyond the docs reference.

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?

Dense but efficient single paragraph. Information-rich with concrete syntax examples ('and|field|=|value', 'field|asc'). No wasted words, though line breaks between conceptual groups (filtering vs pagination vs response formatting) would improve scannability.

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?

Appropriate for a complex query endpoint with 18 parameters and output schema present. Successfully documents the non-obvious query DSL pattern and delegates field validation to external resource reference. Missing only pagination strategy explanation to be fully complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Critical compensation for 0% schema description coverage: explains complex DSL syntax for where/order/join (pipe-delimited), mode enum values, and select array format. However, fails to document pagination controls (page, autoPaginate, maxPages) or 'extra' object purpose, leaving 10+ parameters unexplained.

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?

Excellent specificity: states 'Query the AroFlo InventoryLists zone (GET)' with clear verb (Query), specific resource (InventoryLists), and HTTP method. Clearly distinguishes from 40+ sibling tools by naming the specific zone it retrieves.

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?

Provides detailed syntax guidance for pipe-delimited WHERE clauses, ORDER, and JOIN formats. However, lacks explicit guidance on when to use this vs siblings like 'aroflo_get_inventory' or 'aroflo_get_inventorycategories', or when to use autoPaginate vs manual pagination.

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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