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Read versions, topologies, presets and upgrade paths

provider_get
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a provider's supported versions, topologies, presets, and upgrade paths to plan database cluster changes.

Instructions

Read versions, topologies, presets and upgrade paths

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
providerYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.4.3

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, non-destructive, and closed-world, so the safety profile is fully covered elsewhere. The description adds nothing beyond that - no indication of whether the four result categories are always returned or can be empty, and no notes on scope.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

It is a single short sentence with no padding, so it is concise. But it is a copy of the title rather than a front-loaded explanation, so brevity comes at the cost of information.

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?

With no output schema and no parameter documentation, the description carries the full burden and leaves gaps on both input format and return shape. For a tool that returns four distinct kinds of data, that is too thin.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% for the single required 'provider' parameter, and the description never mentions it. It doesn't clarify whether the value is a provider ID, slug, or display name, which is exactly the information the schema is missing.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tautological: description restates name/title.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance at all: nothing says to call this before an upgrade, nor that providers_list is the way to discover a provider name first. The agent must infer its place among the many *_get siblings on its own.

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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