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List storage targets

list_storage_targets
Read-onlyIdempotent

List configured storage backends—git mirrors, S3 buckets, local dumps—with sync status and last error to spot synchronization problems.

Instructions

The configured storage backends — git mirrors, S3 buckets, local file dumps — with their sync status and last error. Credentials in their configuration are redacted.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
truncatedNoPresent only when the answer was shortened to fit the budget.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv0.2.0
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
      +  "additionalProperties": true,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "truncated": {
      +      "additionalProperties": true,
      +      "description": "Present only when the answer was shortened to fit the budget.",
      +      "properties": {},
      +      "type": "object"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observedv0.1.2

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds a meaningful behavioral detail beyond annotations: credentials in the configuration are redacted. This helps the agent set expectations about the data returned.

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?

Two tight sentences with no filler. The first sentence front-loads the resource and output fields, and the second adds a valuable warning about credential redaction. Every word earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a zero-parameter, read-only listing tool with a rich output schema and full annotations, the description is complete. It names the resource domain, gives examples of backend types, lists the displayed status fields, and discloses redaction. Nothing needed for correct invocation is missing.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool has zero parameters and 100% schema coverage, so there are no parameter semantics to document. Per the baseline for 0-param tools, a score of 4 is appropriate; the description adds useful context about what is listed even though it does not discuss parameters.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description states a specific verb ('list') and resource ('configured storage backends') with concrete examples (git mirrors, S3 buckets, local file dumps), plus the key returned attributes (sync status, last error). This clearly distinguishes it from other list_* siblings, none of which concern storage backends.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies this tool is for inspecting configured storage backends and their health, but it does not explicitly state when to use it, when not to use it, or name alternatives. Since no sibling targets storage, usage is fairly obvious, but explicit guidance is absent.

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