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gograph_fixtures

Read-onlyIdempotent

Locate existing test helper structs and factory functions in a Go package's *_test.go files before adding tests, so you can reuse setup code instead of duplicating it.

Instructions

Find test helper structs and factory/builder functions declared in *_test.go files for a named package. The MCP server checks freshness before this call and refreshes in the current requested analysis mode; precise and precise_fallback graphs retry CHA/SSA after source changes. Read-only; no side effects. WHEN TO USE: Before writing new tests — check what test infrastructure (helper builders, stub factories, shared setup structs) already exists in the package to avoid duplication. NOT TO USE: For test functions that exercise a symbol (use gograph_tests); for external test data files on disk (those are not tracked in the graph — use filesystem search). RETURNS: Symbols defined in test files for the package including helper structs and factory functions; empty when the package has no test helper infrastructure.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
rootNoAbsolute path of the checkout you are working in (your cwd or git worktree). Must be this server's repository or one of its git worktrees; the answer then comes from that checkout's own graph. A path elsewhere is refused. Alias: cwd. Omit only when the configured checkout is the one you mean.
limitNoMaximum rows per page; the byte budget may return fewer.
cursorNoOpaque next_cursor for the same graph snapshot and result selection.
packageYesThe package path or name (e.g., 'internal/auth')
intentionNoTechnical rationale, required for analytical calls selecting an active session.
session_idNoCaller selector returned by session_create. Omission means an independent caller; never inherits server environment or another caller's session.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changedv1.7.18
    • addedInput schema / properties / intention
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Technical rationale, required for analytical calls selecting an active session.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / root
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Absolute path of the checkout you are working in (your cwd or git worktree). Must be this server's repository or one of its git worktrees; the answer then comes from that checkout's own graph. A path elsewhere is refused. Alias: cwd. Omit only when the configured checkout is the one you mean.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / session_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Caller selector returned by session_create. Omission means an independent caller; never inherits server environment or another caller's session.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.7.5
    • addedInput schema / properties / cursor
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Opaque next_cursor for the same graph snapshot and result selection.",
      +  "maxLength": 128,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": 100,
      +  "description": "Maximum rows per page; the byte budget may return fewer.",
      +  "maximum": 200,
      +  "minimum": 1,
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
  3. Addedv1.5.3
  4. Removedv1.5.3
  5. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly/idempotent/non-destructive, yet the description still adds real context: freshness checking before the call, mode-specific refresh with CHA/SSA retry after source changes, and that an empty result means the package has no test helper infrastructure. It does not address pagination behavior under the byte budget or how helper symbols are classified, which keeps it from a 5.

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?

Front-loaded with purpose, then clearly labeled WHEN TO USE / NOT TO USE / RETURNS blocks that scan well. The sentence about freshness refresh and CHA/SSA retry is server-internal detail that adds length without influencing tool choice, so it is not perfectly economical.

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?

There is no output schema, so the RETURNS section carries the return-value burden, describing what symbols come back and the empty-case meaning. Combined with the freshness note and the explicit exclusions, an agent has everything needed to call this correctly.

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%, so package, root, limit, cursor, session_id and intention are all documented in the schema. The description adds no syntax, format, or filtering semantics beyond that, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource — 'Find test helper structs and factory/builder functions declared in *_test.go files for a named package' — narrowing scope to helper infrastructure rather than all test code. It explicitly contrasts with gograph_tests (test functions) and points to filesystem search for external test data, so an agent can separate it from the nearest siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Contains explicit WHEN TO USE (before writing new tests, to avoid duplicating existing builders/factories/setup structs) and NOT TO USE clauses that name the alternative tool for each excluded case. Nothing about selection is left to inference.

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