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list_abilities

Retrieve abilities from a Kanka campaign with pagination and entry filters so you can fetch empty or filled entries and keep response sizes manageable.

Instructions

List abilities. Use per_page to keep responses small enough to be returned whole, and entry_filter to return only records whose entry is empty or filled.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageNoPage number (default 1).
entriesNoInclude full entry/entry_parsed text (default true). Set false to omit the long entry fields, shrink the response, and get a has_entry boolean per record instead.
per_pageNoRecords per page, 1-100. Enforced by this server, so it holds even when the Kanka API returns a different page size. Omit to return the API's own page untouched; when set (or when entry_filter is used) the default is 25 with entries, 100 without.
campaignIdYes
entry_filterNoKeep only records with an empty entry ('empty'), only records with text ('filled'), or all of them ('all', default). Filtering is applied across the whole collection, not just one API page.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changedv2.2.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / entries
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Include full entry/entry_parsed text (default true). Set false to omit the long entry fields, shrink the response, and get a has_entry boolean per record instead.",
+  "type": "boolean"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / entry_filter
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Keep only records with an empty entry ('empty'), only records with text ('filled'), or all of them ('all', default). Filtering is applied across the whole collection, not just one API page.",
+  "enum": [
+    "all",
+    "empty",
+    "filled"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / page / description
      Added value: +"Page number (default 1)."
    • addedInput schema / properties / per_page
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Records per page, 1-100. Enforced by this server, so it holds even when the Kanka API returns a different page size. Omit to return the API's own page untouched; when set (or when entry_filter is used) the default is 25 with entries, 100 without.",
+  "maximum": 100,
+  "minimum": 1,
+  "type": "number"
+}
  2. First observedv2.1.1

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It does disclose a real behavioral trait — that oversized responses may not be returned whole, motivating the per_page hint — which is valuable context not in the schema. It says nothing about permissions, rate limits, or what the response envelope (pagination metadata) looks like.

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 short sentences, front-loaded with purpose and then actionable parameter advice; every clause earns its place. The opening "List abilities" is slightly redundant against the tool name but serves as an anchor.

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?

For a 5-parameter list tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description is adequate but thin: it omits the mandatory campaignId scoping, pagination behavior, and the relationship between per_page and page. An agent could call it, but must open the schema to do so correctly.

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 80%, so the baseline is 3; per_page and entry_filter are already well documented in the schema, including defaults and the cross-collection filtering behavior. The description adds only a rationale (returning responses whole) rather than new semantics, and never mentions the required campaignId or the page parameter.

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?

"List abilities" states a specific verb and resource, making it distinguishable from get_ability, create_ability, and the other list_* siblings by name alone. However, it offers no explicit differentiation from the `search` sibling, which could plausibly return abilities too.

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?

It gives practical usage advice for two parameters (use per_page to keep responses whole, entry_filter to narrow by entry text), which implies the tool should be used with size control in mind. But it never states when to prefer this over search or get_ability, nor any prerequisites such as campaign membership.

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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