Backlog MCP Server

Get pull request comments

get_pull_request_comments

Retrieve comments from a Backlog pull request to review feedback and track discussions during code review.

Instructions

Get comments for a Backlog pull request.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "projectIdOrKey": "<projectIdOrKey>",
      "repoIdOrName": "<repoIdOrName>",
      "pullRequestNumber": "<pullRequestNumber>"
    },
    "name": "get_pull_request_comments"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`projectIdOrKey`	Yes
`repoIdOrName`	Yes
`pullRequestNumber`	Yes
`minId`	No
`maxId`	No
`count`	No
`order`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.4Apr 16, 2026

TDQS

C2.6/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action ('Get comments') without details on permissions, rate limits, pagination (implied by 'count' parameter), or response format, which is insufficient for a tool with 7 parameters and no output schema.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It is front-loaded and appropriately sized for a basic tool, with no wasted content.

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?

Given the complexity (7 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description is incomplete. It lacks details on parameter usage, behavioral traits, and output expectations, making it inadequate for an agent to invoke the tool correctly without additional context.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for undocumented parameters. It mentions no parameters, failing to explain the purpose of fields like 'minId,' 'maxId,' 'count,' or 'order,' leaving significant gaps in understanding how to use the tool effectively.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the tool's purpose as 'Get comments for a Backlog pull request,' which is a clear verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_issue_comments' or 'get_pull_request,' leaving ambiguity about when to use this specific tool versus those alternatives.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With siblings like 'get_issue_comments' and 'get_pull_request,' the description lacks context on whether this is for pull request-specific comments or general comment retrieval, offering no explicit or implied usage scenarios.

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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