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List Triggers

list-triggers
Read-onlyIdempotent

Lists all Firebird database triggers with their table, trigger type, and status. Use it to inspect trigger definitions and verify active or inactive triggers.

Instructions

Lists all database triggers with their associated table, trigger type, and status

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
errorNoFailure information; present when success is false
resultNoThe legacy JSON payload; present for completed operations and partial batches
successYesFalse for tool failures, including partially failed batches

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv2.12.0
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$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": "#/$defs/__schema1"
      +          },
      +          "propertyNames": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "type": "object"
      +        },
      +        "message": {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "type": {
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "required": [
      +        "message",
      +        "type"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "result": {
      +      "additionalProperties": false,
      +      "description": "The legacy JSON payload; present for completed operations and partial batches",
      +      "properties": {
      +        "totalTriggers": {
      +          "type": "number"
      +        },
      +        "triggers": {
      +          "items": {
      +            "additionalProperties": false,
      +            "properties": {
      +              "description": {
      +                "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
      +              },
      +              "inactive": {
      +                "type": "boolean"
      +              },
      +              "name": {
      +                "type": "string"
      +              },
      +              "sequence": {
      +                "type": "number"
      +              },
      +              "source": {
      +                "$ref": "#/$defs/__schema0"
      +              },
      +              "tableName": {
      +                "type": "string"
      +              },
      +              "triggerType": {
      +                "type": "string"
      +              }
      +            },
      +            "required": [
      +              "name",
      +              "tableName",
      +              "triggerType",
      +              "sequence",
      +              "inactive",
      +              "source"
      +            ],
      +            "type": "object"
      +          },
      +          "type": "array"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "required": [
      +        "totalTriggers",
      +        "triggers"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "success": {
      +      "description": "False for tool failures, including partially failed batches",
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "success"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. Addedv2.8.1

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered by structured data. The description's added value is limited to stating the global scope and the fields returned (table, type, status), which overlaps with the output schema rather than disclosing new behavioral traits like pagination or permissions.

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 that states the resource, the scope, and the returned fields with no filler. Nothing could be removed without losing information.

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?

An output schema exists, so the description need not explain return values, and the read-only nature is covered by annotations. What is missing is routing context against the crowded sibling set (get-table-triggers, describe-trigger), which is the main gap for an agent selecting among trigger-related tools.

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?

The tool takes zero parameters, so per the rubric the baseline is 4. There are no parameter semantics to clarify, and the description correctly implies a no-argument, list-everything call.

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 gives a specific verb (Lists) and resource (database triggers) plus the scope ('all'), which clearly distinguishes it from the table-scoped get-table-triggers sibling. However, it never names or contrasts with the closely related describe-trigger or get-table-triggers tools, so the agent must infer the distinction.

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 explicit when-to-use guidance and no mention of alternatives such as get-table-triggers (per-table scope) or describe-trigger (single-trigger detail). The word 'all' implicitly signals a broad listing, but the agent gets no stated rule for choosing this tool over its nearest siblings.

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