google-cloud-console-mcp

List App Distribution tester groups

firebase_appdistribution_list_groups

List tester groups for a Firebase project to manage App Distribution access and target releases. Use project ID and pagination to browse available groups.

Instructions

Lists tester groups for a Firebase project.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "firebase_appdistribution_list_groups"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`pageToken`	No
`projectId`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0Sep 12, 2026

TDQS

C2.6/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a read operation but does not state required permissions, whether results are paginated (despite a pageToken parameter), or what the response contains — significant gaps for a list tool with zero annotation coverage.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

A single, front-loaded sentence with no waste. It is concise, but the brevity reflects under-specification rather than disciplined economy.

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?

No annotations, no output schema, and undocumented parameters mean the description must do more work than this one sentence provides. An agent lacks the pagination behavior, permission requirements, and return shape needed to call it confidently.

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% and the description adds nothing about either parameter. Neither projectId nor pageToken (the pagination cursor) is explained, so an agent gets no semantic guidance on how to scope or page the call.

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 (Lists) and resource (tester groups for a Firebase project), which is clear enough to distinguish from firebase_appdistribution_list_testers at a glance. However, it does not explicitly call out that distinction or explain the group concept, so sibling differentiation is only implicit.

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of related siblings such as firebase_appdistribution_list_testers or create_group. The agent must infer usage from the name alone.

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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