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Read-onlyIdempotent

List paginated menu items with filtering and sorting. Filter by menu_id to enumerate items in a specific menu, or use master_id for sub-menu items.

Instructions

List menu items - Paginated enumeration of menuitem records. Read-only.

Lean-by-default keep-list: rows return only menu_item_id, menu_name, menu_link, menu_order, menu_id, master_id. Styling/target/rel/json_meta, plus revision_timestamp / menu_title / menu_display / tablesExists (rarely actionable on read), are stripped — restore via include_extras=1.

Default empty-link filter: rows where menu_link is empty/null (infrastructure nodes — section headers, placeholders) are excluded by default. They can't be link targets. Opt in with include_empty_links=1 only when auditing the full menu structure.

Use when: enumerating items in a menu - always filter by menu_id. Use master_id filter for sub-menu items.

Pagination: cursor-based (limit, page). See Rule: Pagination for full cursor/cap/stop semantics.

Filter/sort: property+property_value+property_operator, order_column+order_type. See Rule: Filter operators for the verified-working operator set, silent-drop detection, and derived-field unfilterability.

See also: getMenuItem (single record by ID).

Returns: { status: "success", total, current_page, total_pages, next_page, prev_page, message: [...records] }. Each record is lean-shaped per the keep-list above. total reflects post-filter count when include_empty_links=0. Site records and platform master defaults are merged in the response — see Rule: Default-merge models to filter to one and to sort.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageNoPagination cursor (use next_page from previous response)
limitNoRecords per page (default 25, max 100)
propertyNoColumn key to filter by (present on the response rows; a wrong name silently returns empty). For multi-condition AND, pass parallel arrays here and in `property_value`/`property_operator` — equal length, Nth entries paired. See Rule: Compound filters.
order_typeNoSort direction: ASC or DESC
order_columnNoColumn to sort by — a column key present on the response rows (a wrong name silently returns empty)
include_extrasNoOpt in to return ALL remaining fields on this resource that are not in the lean-by-default keep-list and not gated by another `include_*` flag. Lean default returns only the core identity, routing, and load-bearing fields. `include_extras=1` restores everything else (geo, all hero_*, layout/sidebar/menu config, all display toggles, admin metadata, etc.). Resource-specific — see each tool's description for what the extras bundle contains.
property_valueNoValue to filter by; array to pair with a `property` array (same length).
property_operatorNoFilter operator (word-form; symbol forms WAF-stripped). Single: eq, ne, lt, lte, gt, gte, like, not_like. CSV: in, not_in, between. Substring: contains, starts_with, ends_with (+not_). Date: year_eq, month_eq, day_eq (+not_), since_days, until_days. Length: length_eq, length_lt, length_gt, length_between. Null: is_set, is_not_set, is_null, is_not_null. Array to pair with a `property` array (same length). See Rule: Filter operators for value shapes.
include_empty_linksNoOpt in to return MenuItem rows where `menu_link` is empty/null (infrastructure nodes — section headers, placeholders). Default excluded since they can't be link targets. Set to `1` only when auditing menu structure including non-link nodes.
Behavior5/5

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

The description discloses the lean-by-default keep-list, default empty-link filter, pagination behavior, filter operator details, and the merging of site records and platform master defaults. This adds significant context beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint). No contradiction with annotations.

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?

The description is quite long with multiple paragraphs and references to external rules. However, it is well-structured with bold headings, bullet points, and clear sections, making it easy to scan. It could be more concise without losing key information.

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?

Despite no output schema, the description thoroughly covers the return format, pagination, filtering, default behaviors, and data merging. For a list tool with 9 parameters and complex defaults, this is highly complete.

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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds value by explaining the default behaviors of include_empty_links and include_extras, and the filter operator semantics, which go beyond the schema descriptions. However, the schema already provides good descriptions, so the increment is modest.

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 starts with 'List menu items - Paginated enumeration of menuitem records. Read-only.' This clearly states the verb (list) and resource (menu items), and distinguishes it from siblings like getMenuItem by mentioning 'See also: getMenuItem (single record by ID)'.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

The description explicitly says 'Use when: enumerating items in a menu - always filter by menu_id. Use master_id filter for sub-menu items.' It also provides guidance on when to opt in to include_empty_links and include_extras, and references rules for filters and pagination.

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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