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AroFlo: Get MessageBoard

aroflo_get_messageboard
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve message board data from AroFlo with customizable queries using WHERE, ORDER, and JOIN parameters to filter and organize information.

Instructions

Query the AroFlo MessageBoard 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 tool 'aroflo_query_zone' is used for accessing all AroFlo zones (including MessageBoard). It handles dynamic queries for zones defined in AROFLO_ZONES.
    server.registerTool(
      'aroflo_query_zone',
      {
        title: 'AroFlo: Query Zone',
        description:
          'Query an arbitrary AroFlo zone using WHERE/ORDER/JOIN clauses. ' +
          '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. ' +
          'Set compact=true and optionally select=["field","nested.field"] to reduce payload size. ' +
          'mode: data|verbose|debug|raw (default: data). ' +
          'See resource "aroflo://docs/api" for the extracted zone docs.',
        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: args.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: args.zone,
                normalized: {
                  where,
                  order,
                  join,
                  page: startPage,
                  pageSize,
                  extra: args.extra
                }
              }
            : undefined;
    
          let response = await client.get(args.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(args.zone, response.data).items.length;
            while (true) {
              const total = extractZoneItems(args.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(args.zone, {
                where,
                order,
                join,
                page: currentPage,
                pageSize,
                extra: args.extra
              });
    
              const nextCount = extractZoneItems(args.zone, next.data).items.length;
              if (nextCount === 0) {
                break;
              }
    
              response = {
                ...response,
                data: mergeZoneResponseData(response.data, next.data).merged
              };
              pagesFetched += 1;
              lastPageCount = nextCount;
    
              if (typeof pageSize === 'number' && nextCount < pageSize) {
                break;
              }
            }
          }
    
          if (typeof maxResults === 'number') {
            const total = extractZoneItems(args.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 select = args.select;
    
          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 full AroFlo response. The 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: args.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: args.zone } });
        }
      }
    );
Behavior4/5

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

Beyond annotations (readOnly, idempotent), the description adds valuable context: it identifies the HTTP method (GET), explains response modes (data/verbose/debug/raw) with default values, describes payload size controls (compact/select), and references external documentation resources for field validation. It does not contradict annotations.

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?

Information-dense single sentence with no wasted words. Front-loaded with the core action, followed by syntax examples, configuration options, and documentation references. While efficient, the density could benefit from sentence breaks for readability, but every clause earns its place.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given 18 parameters with zero schema descriptions, the description adequately covers the primary query construction interface but leaves numerous secondary parameters (pagination limits, validation flags) undocumented. Since an output schema exists, return values need not be explained, but the high parameter count and low schema coverage warrant more complete parameter documentation.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description successfully compensates for the complex query parameters (where, order, join) by specifying syntax patterns (pipe-delimited, array/string options). It also documents the mode enum values and compact/select purposes. However, it omits semantics for pagination controls (page, pageSize, autoPaginate, maxPages) and boolean mode flags.

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 clearly states the specific action (Query) and resource (AroFlo MessageBoard zone), explicitly identifying the target domain object. It distinguishes itself from siblings like aroflo_query_zone by specifying the particular zone ('MessageBoard') and from other specific getters by naming the unique resource.

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?

While it provides detailed syntax examples for complex parameters (pipe-delimited WHERE clauses, ORDER formats), it lacks strategic guidance on when to use this specific zone getter versus the generic aroflo_query_zone or other zone-specific tools. No explicit alternatives or exclusions are mentioned.

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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