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Notification Events

ras_site_get_notifications
Read-onlyIdempotent

Review notification event settings to identify which events trigger admin alerts, then verify email notifications and thresholds are configured.

Instructions

Notification event configuration — alert triggers, email notifications, event thresholds. Use this to review which events trigger admin notifications or verify alerting is configured.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMax rows after filtering. Default 50, max 200. Prefer narrowing with `filter` over raising the limit.
fieldsNoTop-level keys to keep on each row. Unknown keys are dropped. Use this to shrink large responses to only the columns you need.
filterNoEquality filter on top-level fields (AND across keys). String values match case-insensitively.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changedv1.3.0
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
    • addedInput schema / properties / fields
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Top-level keys to keep on each row. Unknown keys are dropped. Use this to shrink large responses to only the columns you need.",
      +  "items": {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / filter
      Added value: +{
      +  "additionalProperties": {
      +    "type": [
      +      "string",
      +      "number",
      +      "boolean"
      +    ]
      +  },
      +  "description": "Equality filter on top-level fields (AND across keys). String values match case-insensitively.",
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Max rows after filtering. Default 50, max 200. Prefer narrowing with `filter` over raising the limit.",
      +  "maximum": 200,
      +  "minimum": 1,
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
  2. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds domain context about notification configuration but does not disclose additional behavioral traits such as permissions required, rate limits, or data sensitivity.

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?

Two tightly written sentences front-load the resource identity and then state the usage scenario. There is no redundant or filler text.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a read-only configuration review tool with fully documented input parameters and comprehensive annotations, the description provides enough context to understand what is returned and why one would call it. No output schema exists, but the description's stated purpose adequately covers the agent's needs.

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%, so the schema already documents limit, fields, and filter thoroughly. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, which is acceptable given the complete schema coverage and earns the baseline score.

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 names the specific resource ('Notification event configuration') and clarifies that it involves alert triggers, email notifications, and event thresholds. It also states the intended action ('review which events trigger admin notifications or verify alerting is configured'), making the tool's purpose distinct from sibling configuration tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The second sentence gives clear usage context: reviewing which events trigger admin notifications or verifying alerting configuration. It does not state when not to use the tool or name explicit alternatives, but the context is sufficient for selection.

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