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MCP Server for Splunk

get_admin_guide

Retrieve comprehensive Splunk administration documentation for specific topics such as indexes, authentication, and deployment. Access configuration, management, and best practices guides.

Instructions

Get detailed Splunk administration documentation for specific topics. Returns comprehensive administration guides with configuration, management, and best practices as an embedded resource.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
topicYesAdministration topic. Use list_admin_topics() to see all available topics. Common topics include: - 'indexes' - Index management and configuration - 'authentication' - User authentication setup - 'users' - User management and roles - 'apps' - Application management - 'deployment' - Deployment configuration - 'monitoring' - System monitoring setup - 'performance' - Performance optimization - 'security' - Security configuration - 'forwarders' - Forwarder configuration - 'clustering' - Clustering setup
versionNoSplunk version for documentation. Examples: - '9.4' - Splunk 9.4 documentation - '9.3' - Splunk 9.3 documentation - 'latest' - Latest version (default)latest
auto_detect_versionNoWhether to auto-detect Splunk version from connected instance. Defaults to True.
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description alone must convey behavioral traits. It states the tool returns guides as an embedded resource but does not disclose whether it reads from a static source, any rate limits, or potential side effects. This lack of detail undercuts transparency.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is two sentences and directly states the purpose. However, the second sentence ('Returns comprehensive administration guides...') partially repeats the first, introducing slight redundancy. Still, it is mostly concise and front-loaded.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With no output schema, the description should explain the return format or structure. It only mentions 'embedded resource' without details on content type or how to interpret the result. Given the tool's simplicity and three parameters, this omission leaves the agent under-informed.

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?

The input schema already provides detailed descriptions for all three parameters, including examples and defaults (100% coverage). The description adds no additional semantic value beyond the schema's explicit information.

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 clearly states it retrieves Splunk administration documentation for specific topics, with references to configuration, management, and best practices. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like get_splunk_documentation, which may cover similar content.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. While the topic parameter suggests using list_admin_topics first, the description does not explicitly recommend it or mention any prerequisites or exclusions.

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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