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getAvailableEnumOptionsForDocumentType

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Retrieve valid enumeration options for a field on a Document type to choose correct values before creating documents. Use for status, severity, or custom enum fields.

Instructions

Returns the enumeration options that may be set on one field for a Document type (e.g. type=req_specification), before any concrete Document exists. fieldId must be an enumeration-typed field (e.g. status, severity, or a custom enum field). Pass type=~ for options that apply regardless of type. Call it before postDocuments to choose valid values; for an existing Document use getAvailableEnumOptionsForDocument.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeNoThe Type of the object. Use '~' without quotes to represent no target Type.
fieldIdYesThe ID of an enumeration-typed field (e.g. `status`, `severity`, `priority`, or a custom enum field ID), not its display label. Use the matching getFieldsMetadataFor* tool to discover field IDs.
projectIdYesThe Polarion project ID (its URL segment, e.g. `myproject`), case-sensitive. Required to scope the request to one project; call getProjects to list valid IDs.
page_size_NoMaximum number of items to return in this page (e.g. `100`). Use together with `page[number]` to paginate through a large result set.
page_number_No1-based page number to fetch when the result set is paginated (e.g. `2` for the second page). Combine with `page[size]`; omit to fetch the first page.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNo
metaNo
linksNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv1.2.2
    • changedInput schema / properties / fieldId / description
      Previous value: -"The Field ID."New value: +"The ID of an enumeration-typed field (e.g. `status`, `severity`, `priority`, or a custom enum field ID), not its display label. Use the matching getFieldsMetadataFor* tool to discover field IDs."
  2. Changed3 schema fields changedv1.2.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / page_number_ / description
      Previous value: -"Specify the page number to be returned. Counting starts from 1. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."New value: +"1-based page number to fetch when the result set is paginated (e.g. `2` for the second page). Combine with `page[size]`; omit to fetch the first page."
    • changedInput schema / properties / page_size_ / description
      Previous value: -"Limit the number of entities returned in a single response. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."New value: +"Maximum number of items to return in this page (e.g. `100`). Use together with `page[number]` to paginate through a large result set."
    • changedInput schema / properties / projectId / description
      Previous value: -"The Project ID."New value: +"The Polarion project ID (its URL segment, e.g. `myproject`), case-sensitive. Required to scope the request to one project; call getProjects to list valid IDs."
  3. Changed1 schema field changedv1.1.0
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "items": {
      +        "properties": {
      +          "color": {
      +            "example": "#F9FF4D",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "columnWidth": {
      +            "example": "90%",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "createDefect": {
      +            "example": true,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          },
      +          "default": {
      +            "example": true,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          },
      +          "description": {
      +            "example": "Description",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "hidden": {
      +            "example": false,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          },
      +          "iconURL": {
      +            "example": "/polarion/icons/default/enums/status_open.gif",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "id": {
      +            "example": "open",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "limited": {
      +            "example": true,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          },
      +          "linkRules": {
      +            "items": {
      +              "properties": {
      +                "fromTypes": {
      +                  "example": [
      +                    "requirement"
      +                  ],
      +                  "items": {
      +                    "type": "string"
      +                  },
      +                  "type": "array"
      +                },
      +                "sameType": {
      +                  "example": false,
      +                  "type": "boolean"
      +                },
      +                "toTypes": {
      +                  "example": [
      +                    "requirement"
      +                  ],
      +                  "items": {
      +                    "type": "string"
      +                  },
      +                  "type": "array"
      +                }
      +              },
      +              "type": "object"
      +            },
      +            "type": "array"
      +          },
      +          "minValue": {
      +            "example": 30,
      +            "type": "number"
      +          },
      +          "name": {
      +            "example": "Open",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "oppositeName": {
      +            "example": "Opposite Name",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "parent": {
      +            "example": true,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          },
      +          "requiresSignatureForTestCaseExecution": {
      +            "example": true,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          },
      +          "templateWorkItem": {
      +            "example": "exampleTemplate",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "terminal": {
      +            "example": true,
      +            "type": "boolean"
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "links": {
      +      "properties": {
      +        "first": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/.../fields/MyField/actions/actionName?page%5Bnumber%5D=1",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "last": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/.../fields/MyField/actions/actionName?page%5Bnumber%5D=9",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "next": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/.../fields/MyField/actions/actionName?page%5Bnumber%5D=6",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "prev": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/.../fields/MyField/actions/actionName?page%5Bnumber%5D=4",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "self": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/.../fields/MyField/actions/actionName?page%5Bsize%5D=10&page%5Bnumber%5D=5",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "meta": {
      +      "properties": {
      +        "totalCount": {
      +          "format": "int32",
      +          "type": "integer"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  4. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / page_number
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Specify the page number to be returned. Counting starts from 1. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20231017526942799.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details.",
      -  "format": "int32",
      -  "type": "number"
      -}
    • addedInput schema / properties / page_number_
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Specify the page number to be returned. Counting starts from 1. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details.",
      +  "format": "int32",
      +  "type": "number"
      +}
    • removedInput schema / properties / page_size
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Limit the number of entities returned in a single response. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20231017526942799.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details.",
      -  "format": "int32",
      -  "type": "number"
      -}
    • addedInput schema / properties / page_size_
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Limit the number of entities returned in a single response. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details.",
      +  "format": "int32",
      +  "type": "number"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Previous value: -"The Type of the object."New value: +"The Type of the object. Use '~' without quotes to represent no target Type."
  5. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so safety is covered. The description adds useful behavioral context beyond that: the pre-creation constraint, the `type=~` wildcard semantics, and the enum-typed field requirement. It does not contradict the annotations.

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?

Four sentences, each earning its place: core behavior, fieldId constraint, type=~ behavior, and usage guidance with sibling routing. The description is front-loaded with the main result and contains no fluff or repetition.

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?

With an output schema present, return structure is already documented. The description supplies the workflow context, the key edge case, and the sibling alternative, while annotations cover safety. Nothing an agent needs to invoke this tool correctly is missing.

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?

The schema already covers all 5 parameters with detailed descriptions, including the `~` sentinel for `type` and the enum-typed requirement for `fieldId`. The description mostly restates this, so it adds little beyond the schema. Baseline 3 applies due to 100% schema coverage.

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 ('Returns') and resource ('enumeration options ... for a Document type') and clarifies the temporal scope ('before any concrete Document exists'). It explicitly distinguishes itself from the sibling getAvailableEnumOptionsForDocument, so an agent can tell them apart without inspecting schemas.

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?

The description explicitly instructs when to call it ('Call it before postDocuments to choose valid values') and names the alternative for existing Documents ('use getAvailableEnumOptionsForDocument'). It also gives the special `type=~` case and the prerequisite that fieldId must be enumeration-typed.

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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