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getLicenseAssignments

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Retrieves license assignments from Polarion, with optional filtering for active assignments and pagination for large result sets.

Instructions

Returns a list of License Assignments. (Not supported by cloud-based Polarion X.). Cardinality: targets the full collection or a batch. For a single item by ID, use getLicenseAssignmentsForUser instead.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
fieldsNoSparse fieldset selector: an object keyed by resource type (e.g. `workitems`) whose value is a comma-separated list of attribute names to return (e.g. `id,title,status`), reducing payload size. Omit to return the default field set.
includeNoComma-separated list of related resource types to embed in the response (e.g. `author,attachments`) so they don't require a separate follow-up call. Omit to return only the primary resource.
activeOnlyNoIf set to true, only active (with status LOGGED_IN or EXPIRING) License Assignments will be returned, otherwise all the License Assignments will be returned.
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
includedNoRelated entities might be returned, 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>.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changedv1.2.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / fields / description
      Previous value: -"Filter returned resource fields. 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: +"Sparse fieldset selector: an object keyed by resource type (e.g. `workitems`) whose value is a comma-separated list of attribute names to return (e.g. `id,title,status`), reducing payload size. Omit to return the default field set."
    • changedInput schema / properties / include / description
      Previous value: -"Include related entities. 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: +"Comma-separated list of related resource types to embed in the response (e.g. `author,attachments`) so they don't require a separate follow-up call. Omit to return only the primary resource."
    • 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."
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv1.1.0
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "items": {
      +        "properties": {
      +          "attributes": {
      +            "properties": {
      +              "status": {
      +                "enum": [
      +                  "LOGGED_IN",
      +                  "EXPIRING",
      +                  "INACTIVE"
      +                ],
      +                "type": "string"
      +              }
      +            },
      +            "type": "object"
      +          },
      +          "id": {
      +            "example": "MyUserId",
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "links": {
      +            "properties": {
      +              "self": {
      +                "example": "server-host-name/application-path/license/assignments/MyUserId",
      +                "type": "string"
      +              }
      +            },
      +            "type": "object"
      +          },
      +          "meta": {
      +            "properties": {
      +              "errors": {
      +                "items": {
      +                  "properties": {
      +                    "detail": {
      +                      "description": "Human-readable explanation specific to this occurrence of the problem.",
      +                      "example": "Unexpected token, BEGIN_ARRAY expected, but was : BEGIN_OBJECT (at $.data)",
      +                      "type": "string"
      +                    },
      +                    "source": {
      +                      "properties": {
      +                        "parameter": {
      +                          "description": "String indicating which URI query parameter caused the error.",
      +                          "example": "revision",
      +                          "type": "string"
      +                        },
      +                        "pointer": {
      +                          "description": "JSON Pointer to the associated entity in the request document.",
      +                          "example": "$.data",
      +                          "type": "string"
      +                        },
      +                        "resource": {
      +                          "description": "Resource causing the error.",
      +                          "properties": {
      +                            "id": {
      +                              "example": "MyProjectId/id",
      +                              "type": "string"
      +                            },
      +                            "type": {
      +                              "example": "type",
      +                              "type": "string"
      +                            }
      +                          },
      +                          "type": "object"
      +                        }
      +                      },
      +                      "type": "object"
      +                    },
      +                    "status": {
      +                      "description": "HTTP status code applicable to this problem.",
      +                      "example": "400",
      +                      "type": "string"
      +                    },
      +                    "title": {
      +                      "description": "Short, human-readable summary of the problem.",
      +                      "example": "Bad Request",
      +                      "type": "string"
      +                    }
      +                  },
      +                  "type": "object"
      +                },
      +                "type": "array"
      +              }
      +            },
      +            "type": "object"
      +          },
      +          "relationships": {
      +            "properties": {
      +              "addOnSlots": {
      +                "properties": {
      +                  "data": {
      +                    "items": {
      +                      "properties": {
      +                        "id": {
      +                          "example": "LicenseType/ModelType/GroupId",
      +                          "type": "string"
      +                        },
      +                        "type": {
      +                          "enum": [
      +                            "license_slots"
      +                          ],
      +                          "type": "string"
      +                        }
      +                      },
      +                      "type": "object"
      +                    },
      +                    "type": "array"
      +                  },
      +                  "meta": {
      +                    "properties": {
      +                      "totalCount": {
      +                        "format": "int32",
      +                        "type": "integer"
      +                      }
      +                    },
      +                    "type": "object"
      +                  }
      +                },
      +                "type": "object"
      +              },
      +              "baseSlot": {
      +                "properties": {
      +                  "data": {
      +                    "properties": {
      +                      "id": {
      +                        "example": "LicenseType/ModelType/GroupId",
      +                        "type": "string"
      +                      },
      +                      "type": {
      +                        "enum": [
      +                          "license_slots"
      +                        ],
      +                        "type": "string"
      +                      }
      +                    },
      +                    "type": "object"
      +                  }
      +                },
      +                "type": "object"
      +              },
      +              "user": {
      +                "properties": {
      +                  "data": {
      +                    "properties": {
      +                      "id": {
      +                        "example": "MyUserId",
      +                        "type": "string"
      +                      },
      +                      "type": {
      +                        "enum": [
      +                          "users"
      +                        ],
      +                        "type": "string"
      +                      }
      +                    },
      +                    "type": "object"
      +                  }
      +                },
      +                "type": "object"
      +              }
      +            },
      +            "type": "object"
      +          },
      +          "type": {
      +            "enum": [
      +              "license_assignments"
      +            ],
      +            "type": "string"
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "included": {
      +      "description": "Related entities might be returned, 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>.",
      +      "items": {
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "links": {
      +      "properties": {
      +        "first": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/license/assignments?page%5Bsize%5D=10&page%5Bnumber%5D=1",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "last": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/license/assignments?page%5Bsize%5D=10&page%5Bnumber%5D=9",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "next": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/license/assignments?page%5Bsize%5D=10&page%5Bnumber%5D=6",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "prev": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/license/assignments?page%5Bsize%5D=10&page%5Bnumber%5D=4",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "self": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/license/assignments?page%5Bsize%5D=10&page%5Bnumber%5D=5",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "meta": {
      +      "properties": {
      +        "totalCount": {
      +          "format": "int32",
      +          "type": "integer"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. Added

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 and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds value beyond that by disclosing the cloud-environment unavailability and the cardinality behavior (full collection vs. batch), which are genuine behavioral traits. It does not address response shape or pagination defaults, but the presence of an output schema partially covers return-value expectations.

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, roughly 30 words, with purpose front-loaded and every sentence earning its place: purpose, environment limitation, cardinality, and sibling routing. Minor deduct for the jargon-y 'Cardinality:' framing and the awkward parenthetical run ('Polarion X.).'), but there is no waste.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the rich annotations, fully documented schema, and existing output schema, the description covers the critical context: the read-only nature, the cloud limitation, the cardinality scope, and the sibling distinction. The main gap is that 'batch' is never tied to a specific parameter (e.g., how an agent requests a batch vs. the full collection), which is slightly ambiguous even though the pagination params are documented.

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 the input schema fully documents all five parameters (fields, include, activeOnly, page_size_, page_number_) with detailed descriptions. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 3 applies. The 'full collection or a batch' phrasing loosely maps to pagination parameters but doesn't clarify how a batch is requested.

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 and resource ('Returns a list of License Assignments') and differentiates itself from its sibling `getLicenseAssignmentsForUser` by explicitly noting that tool handles single-item-by-ID lookups. The cardinality note ('full collection or a batch') further pins down the scope, so an agent can distinguish this from the many license-related siblings without opening 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 gives explicit routing guidance: use `getLicenseAssignmentsForUser` instead for a single item by ID. It also discloses a hard environmental exclusion ('Not supported by cloud-based Polarion X.'), which prevents an agent from attempting this call in unsupported contexts. This is clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance with a named alternative.

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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