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userdirectory_get

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Retrieve configured LDAP or SAML user directories to inspect identity provider settings, attribute mappings, and group assignments for centralized authentication and provisioning.

Instructions

Retrieve configured user directories (LDAP or SAML identity providers). User directories enable centralized authentication and automatic user provisioning from external identity stores. Each directory defines connection parameters, attribute mappings, and user group assignments.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum number of results to return.
filterNoReturn only results whose properties exactly match the given values (a single value or a list of values per key). Example: {"status": 0} or {"status": [0, 1]}. Only these keys are accepted: userdirectoryid, idp_type (6.4+), provision_status (6.4+). Text properties cannot be filtered; use 'search' for them.
outputNoProperties of the userdirectory object to return. Pass 'extend' for all, 'count' for the number of matches only, or a list of property names. Default when omitted: userdirectoryid, name, idp_type. Properties: base_dn, bind_dn, description, encrypt_assertions (6.4+), encrypt_nameid (6.4+), group_basedn (6.4+), group_filter (6.4+), group_member (6.4+), group_membership (6.4+), group_name (6.4+), host, idp_certificate_hash (8.0+), idp_entityid (6.4+), idp_type (6.4+), name, nameid_format (6.4+), port, provision_status (6.4+), scim_status (6.4+), search_attribute, search_filter, sign_assertions (6.4+), sign_authn_requests (6.4+), sign_logout_requests (6.4+), sign_logout_responses (6.4+), sign_messages (6.4+), slo_url (6.4+), sp_certificate_hash (8.0+), sp_entityid (6.4+), sp_private_key_hash (8.0+), sso_url (6.4+), start_tls, user_lastname (6.4+), user_ref_attr (6.4+), user_username (6.4+), userdirectoryid, username_attribute (6.4+).
searchNoReturn results whose string properties contain the given pattern (case-insensitive; '*' is a wildcard when searchWildcardsEnabled is true). Example: {"name": "web"}. Only these keys are accepted: name, description.
serverNoTarget Zabbix server. Available: default. Defaults to 'default' if omitted.
raw_jsonNoStrips the security disclaimer preamble from the response so it is pure JSON. Default: false. Requires the bearer token to have 'allow_raw_json' explicitly enabled by an operator in the admin portal - tokens without that policy receive a PolicyError instead. WARNING: setting true bypasses the prompt-injection mitigation marker that wraps untrusted Zabbix data (host names, item descriptions, problem text). LLM clients (Claude, GPT, Cursor, ...) should leave this false; only programmatic non-LLM consumers (Python scripts, n8n workflows that json.loads the result) should set true.
sortfieldNoSort by one or more of: name, host (removed in 6.4) (a list for several; pair with 'sortorder'). No other property is sortable.
sortorderNoSort order: 'ASC' (ascending) or 'DESC' (descending).
countOutputNoReturn the count of matching results instead of the actual data.
searchByAnyNoIf true, return results matching ANY search field (OR). Default is ALL fields (AND).
extra_paramsNoOther native userdirectory.get parameters, merged into the request as-is. Sub-object selects (value 'extend', 'count' or a list of property names): selectProvisionGroups (6.4+), selectProvisionMedia (6.4+), selectUsrgrps. Any other key is refused here, because Zabbix would silently ignore it. For a parameter you are sure exists on your release but is not listed, use zabbix_raw_api_call.
userdirectoryidsNoReturn only user directories with the given IDs.
searchWildcardsEnabledNoIf true, enable * and ? wildcards in search patterns.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed10 schema fields changedv1.42.2
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
    • changedInput schema / properties / extra_params / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "excludeSearch",
      +        "preservekeys",
      +        "startSearch",
      +        "selectProvisionGroups",
      +        "selectProvisionMedia",
      +        "selectUsrgrps"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / filter / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "userdirectoryid",
      +        "idp_type",
      +        "provision_status"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / output / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "extend",
      +      "count"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "items": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "base_dn",
      +        "bind_dn",
      +        "description",
      +        "encrypt_assertions",
      +        "encrypt_nameid",
      +        "group_basedn",
      +        "group_filter",
      +        "group_member",
      +        "group_membership",
      +        "group_name",
      +        "host",
      +        "idp_certificate_hash",
      +        "idp_entityid",
      +        "idp_type",
      +        "name",
      +        "nameid_format",
      +        "port",
      +        "provision_status",
      +        "scim_status",
      +        "search_attribute",
      +        "search_filter",
      +        "sign_assertions",
      +        "sign_authn_requests",
      +        "sign_logout_requests",
      +        "sign_logout_responses",
      +        "sign_messages",
      +        "slo_url",
      +        "sp_certificate_hash",
      +        "sp_entityid",
      +        "sp_private_key_hash",
      +        "sso_url",
      +        "start_tls",
      +        "user_lastname",
      +        "user_ref_attr",
      +        "user_username",
      +        "userdirectoryid",
      +        "username_attribute"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / output / description
      Previous value: -"Properties of the userdirectory object to return. Pass 'extend' for all, 'count' for the number of matches only, or a comma-separated list of property names. Default when omitted: userdirectoryid, name, idp_type. Properties: base_dn, bind_dn, description, encrypt_assertions (6.4+), encrypt_nameid (6.4+), group_basedn (6.4+), group_filter (6.4+), group_member (6.4+), group_membership (6.4+), group_name (6.4+), host, idp_certificate_hash (8.0+), idp_entityid (6.4+), idp_type (6.4+), name, nameid_format (6.4+), port, provision_status (6.4+), scim_status (6.4+), search_attribute, search_filter, sign_assertions (6.4+), sign_authn_requests (6.4+), sign_logout_requests (6.4+), sign_logout_responses (6.4+), sign_messages (6.4+), slo_url (6.4+), sp_certificate_hash (8.0+), sp_entityid (6.4+), sp_private_key_hash (8.0+), sso_url (6.4+), start_tls, user_lastname (6.4+), user_ref_attr (6.4+), user_username (6.4+), userdirectoryid, username_attribute (6.4+)."New value: +"Properties of the userdirectory object to return. Pass 'extend' for all, 'count' for the number of matches only, or a list of property names. Default when omitted: userdirectoryid, name, idp_type. Properties: base_dn, bind_dn, description, encrypt_assertions (6.4+), encrypt_nameid (6.4+), group_basedn (6.4+), group_filter (6.4+), group_member (6.4+), group_membership (6.4+), group_name (6.4+), host, idp_certificate_hash (8.0+), idp_entityid (6.4+), idp_type (6.4+), name, nameid_format (6.4+), port, provision_status (6.4+), scim_status (6.4+), search_attribute, search_filter, sign_assertions (6.4+), sign_authn_requests (6.4+), sign_logout_requests (6.4+), sign_logout_responses (6.4+), sign_messages (6.4+), slo_url (6.4+), sp_certificate_hash (8.0+), sp_entityid (6.4+), sp_private_key_hash (8.0+), sso_url (6.4+), start_tls, user_lastname (6.4+), user_ref_attr (6.4+), user_username (6.4+), userdirectoryid, username_attribute (6.4+)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / search / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "additionalProperties": true,
      -    "type": "object"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "propertyNames": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "name",
      +        "description"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "type": "object"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / sortfield / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "name",
      +      "host"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "items": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "name",
      +        "host"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / sortfield / description
      Previous value: -"Sort by one or more of: name (comma-separated for several; pair with 'sortorder'). No other property is sortable."New value: +"Sort by one or more of: name, host (removed in 6.4) (a list for several; pair with 'sortorder'). No other property is sortable."
    • changedInput schema / properties / sortorder / anyOf
      Previous value: -[
      -  {
      -    "type": "string"
      -  },
      -  {
      -    "type": "null"
      -  }
      -]New value: +[
      +  {
      +    "enum": [
      +      "ASC",
      +      "DESC"
      +    ],
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "items": {
      +      "enum": [
      +        "ASC",
      +        "DESC"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "minItems": 1,
      +    "type": "array"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "null"
      +  }
      +]
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -{
      -  "properties": {
      -    "result": {
      -      "title": "Result",
      -      "type": "string"
      -    }
      -  },
      -  "required": [
      -    "result"
      -  ],
      -  "title": "userdirectory_getOutput",
      -  "type": "object"
      -}New value: +null
  2. First observedv1.41.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. Beyond that, the description adds only domain background (connection parameters, attribute mappings, group assignments); it says nothing about list/pagination behavior, default output properties, or the sensitive certificate and private-key hashes that this endpoint can return.

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?

Three sentences, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with no filler or repetition. The two background sentences are somewhat expendable but short and do orient the reader to what the returned objects contain.

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

Completeness3/5

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

There is no output schema, so the description partially compensates by sketching what a directory object holds (connection parameters, attribute mappings, group assignments). But for a 13-parameter list tool with filters, sorting, and count modes, it omits any mention of the result set shape, defaults, or pagination, leaving the schema to carry nearly everything.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100% and all 13 parameters carry detailed inline documentation, including filter keys, output property lists, and the raw_json security trade-off. The description adds no parameter meaning at all, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: 'Retrieve configured user directories (LDAP or SAML identity providers)'. An agent knows exactly what entity this returns. It does not, however, distinguish itself from siblings such as user_get, usergroup_get, or authentication_get, which also concern identity configuration.

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 contains no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no named alternatives. The sentences about centralized authentication and provisioning describe what a user directory is, not when an agent should call this tool instead of a sibling.

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