MCP Firebird

Describe Package

describe-package

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a specific Firebird package's header and body source to inspect its definition and implementation.

Instructions

Gets detailed information about a specific package, including its header and body source

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`packageName`	Yes	Name of the package to describe

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`error`	No	Failure information; present when success is false
`result`	No	The legacy JSON payload; present for completed operations and partial batches
`success`	Yes	False for tool failures, including partially failed batches

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed3 schema fields changedv2.12.0Oct 7, 2026

changedInput schema / $schema

Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"

removedInput schema / additionalProperties
```
Removed value: -false
```

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "$defs": {
+    "__schema0": {
+      "anyOf": [
+        {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "null"
+        },
+        {
+          "items": {
+            "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        },
+        {
+          "additionalProperties": {
+            "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
+          },
+          "propertyNames": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    "__schema1": {
+      "anyOf": [
+        {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "null"
+        },
+        {
+          "items": {
+            "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema1"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        },
+        {
+          "additionalProperties": {
+            "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema1"
+          },
+          "propertyNames": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "properties": {
+    "error": {
+      "additionalProperties": false,
+      "description": "Failure information; present when success is false",
+      "properties": {
+        "details": {
+          "additionalProperties": {
+            "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema1"
+          },
+          "propertyNames": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "message": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "type": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "message",
+        "type"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "result": {
+      "additionalProperties": false,
+      "description": "The legacy JSON payload; present for completed operations and partial batches",
+      "properties": {
+        "bodySource": {
+          "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
+        },
+        "description": {
+          "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
+        },
+        "headerSource": {
+          "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
+        },
+        "name": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "validBodyFlag": {
+          "type": "boolean"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "name",
+        "headerSource",
+        "validBodyFlag"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "success": {
+      "description": "False for tool failures, including partially failed batches",
+      "type": "boolean"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "success"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

Changed1 schema field changedv2.9.0Aug 20, 2026
- changedInput schema / properties / packageName / description
```
Previous value: -"Nombre del paquete a describir"New value: +"Name of the package to describe"
```
Addedv2.8.1Jun 29, 2026

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered. The description adds that the response includes header and body source, which is a modest behavioral detail beyond the annotations, but says nothing about size, permissions, or paging of large source bodies.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. The key content (what is returned) follows immediately after the verb+resource, and nothing is redundant.

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?

With an output schema, full parameter coverage, and complete annotations, the description supplies everything needed to call the tool correctly. The only missing element is explicit disambiguation from list-packages and sibling describe-* tools, which is minor for a single-param read.

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% for the single packageName parameter, so the schema already documents it fully. The description adds no naming/format guidance beyond what the schema provides; baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description states a specific verb (Gets detailed information) and resource (a specific package), and even specifies what the detail comprises (header and body source). It is clearly distinguishable from the describe-* siblings by resource, though it never explicitly contrasts with list-packages.

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?

Usage is only implied by the name/verb pattern. There is no explicit guidance on when to use this versus list-packages (for enumeration) or the other describe-* tools. An agent can infer intent but gets no stated conditions or alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.