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Agentic Backlog MCP Server

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Get kanban URL

backlog.get_kanban_url

Retrieve a browser URL for a project's kanban board from the backlog API. Provide the project_id to get the visual kanban link.

Instructions

Returns a browser URL for visual kanban from the running backlog API.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
base_urlNo
project_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.3

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states what is returned (a URL) but does not explain network behavior, error cases, authentication needs, or what the URL points to. This is thin for a tool with 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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It conveys the core purpose efficiently, though it sacrifices behavioral detail for brevity.

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 two parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description leaves too much unspecified. An agent would not know the URL format, whether base_url can be omitted, or what failure modes exist. It is minimally adequate but not complete.

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, but it does not mention either parameter explicitly. The phrase 'running backlog API' hints at base_url, and project_id is inferable from the schema, but no meaningful semantic detail is added.

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 the tool returns a browser URL for the visual kanban, which is a specific verb and resource. It is distinct enough from siblings like get_board and get_console_table, though it doesn't explicitly name any alternative.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings, and no mention of prerequisites such as needing a project_id or a running API base_url. The usage context is only implied by the phrase 'from the running backlog API.'

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