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List Course Users

list_course_users
Read-only

Lists users enrolled in a Canvas course with optional filters for enrollment type/state, search term, user IDs, and sort order; can include additional fields like email and bio.

Instructions

List users in a course with optional Canvas filters. Use include to request email, enrollments, avatar_url, bio, and other fields otherwise omitted from the default response. Use enrollment_type / enrollment_state to narrow by role or status, search_term to filter by name/login, user_ids to fetch a specific subset, and sort/order to control ordering.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sortNoSort field
orderNoSort order
includeNoExtra fields to include on each user (Canvas include[] param)
user_idsNoRestrict the result to the given user IDs
course_idYesThe Canvas course ID
search_termNoPartial name or full login/SIS ID to filter users by
enrollment_typeNoFilter by one or more enrollment types
enrollment_stateNoFilter by enrollment state (e.g. active, invited)
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true. Description adds useful behavioral context such as the fact that include requests fields 'otherwise omitted from the default response' and filters narrow by role/status. No contradictions.

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 well-structured sentences convey the tool's purpose and all parameter roles without redundancy. Every word earns its place.

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?

For a read-only list endpoint with 8 parameters and no output schema, the description covers all parameters and their effects. It lacks explicit pagination/response format details, but annotations and schema coverage make this sufficient.

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. Description adds value by grouping parameters into meaningful intents (role/status, name/login, specific subset, ordering) and clarifying default-response behavior for include.

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?

Description uses a specific verb and resource: 'List users in a course'. It clearly differentiates from account-level or student-only tools by stating course scope and optional Canvas filters.

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?

Provides clear context for when to use (course roster with filters) and thoroughly explains each filtering option. Does not explicitly name alternatives like list_account_users or list_students, so loses the top score.

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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