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getTestRecordTestParameter

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Fetches a specific test parameter from a Polarion test record by supplying the test run, test case, iteration, and parameter ID, returning the exact value.

Instructions

Returns the specified Test Parameter for the specified Test Record. Cardinality: targets a single item by ID. For the full collection or a batch, use getTestRecordTestParameters 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.
revisionNoA specific repository revision (e.g. `1234`) to read the resource as it existed at that revision instead of the current HEAD. Omit to use the latest revision.
iterationYesThe iteration number identifying which repeated occurrence of this item is being addressed (e.g. which run of a test parameter).
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.
testRunIdYesThe Test Run's ID within its project.
testCaseIdYesThe Test Case's ID being referenced.
testParamIdYesThe Test Parameter.
testCaseProjectIdYesThe project ID that owns the referenced Test Case — may differ from the project in the request path when the test case is shared from another project.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNo
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. Changed8 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 / iteration / description
      Previous value: -"The Iteration Number."New value: +"The iteration number identifying which repeated occurrence of this item is being addressed (e.g. which run of a test parameter)."
    • 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."
    • changedInput schema / properties / revision / description
      Previous value: -"The revision ID."New value: +"A specific repository revision (e.g. `1234`) to read the resource as it existed at that revision instead of the current HEAD. Omit to use the latest revision."
    • changedInput schema / properties / testCaseId / description
      Previous value: -"The Testcase ID."New value: +"The Test Case's ID being referenced."
    • changedInput schema / properties / testCaseProjectId / description
      Previous value: -"The Testcase Project ID."New value: +"The project ID that owns the referenced Test Case — may differ from the project in the request path when the test case is shared from another project."
    • changedInput schema / properties / testRunId / description
      Previous value: -"The Test Run ID."New value: +"The Test Run's ID within its project."
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv1.1.0
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "properties": {
      +        "attributes": {
      +          "properties": {
      +            "name": {
      +              "example": "Example Test Parameter value",
      +              "type": "string"
      +            },
      +            "value": {
      +              "example": "Example Test Parameter value",
      +              "type": "string"
      +            }
      +          },
      +          "type": "object"
      +        },
      +        "id": {
      +          "example": "MyProjectId/MyTestRunId/MyTestParameter",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "links": {
      +          "properties": {
      +            "self": {
      +              "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/testruns/MyTestRunId/testparameters/MyTestParameter",
      +              "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": {
      +            "definition": {
      +              "properties": {
      +                "data": {
      +                  "properties": {
      +                    "id": {
      +                      "example": "MyProjectId/MyTestParamDefinition",
      +                      "type": "string"
      +                    },
      +                    "revision": {
      +                      "example": "1234",
      +                      "type": "string"
      +                    },
      +                    "type": {
      +                      "enum": [
      +                        "testparameter_definitions"
      +                      ],
      +                      "type": "string"
      +                    }
      +                  },
      +                  "type": "object"
      +                }
      +              },
      +              "type": "object"
      +            }
      +          },
      +          "type": "object"
      +        },
      +        "revision": {
      +          "example": "1234",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        },
      +        "type": {
      +          "enum": [
      +            "testparameters"
      +          ],
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "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": {
      +        "self": {
      +          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/projects/MyProjectId/testruns/MyTestRunId/testparameters/MyTestParameter",
      +          "type": "string"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / fields / description
      Previous value: -"Filter returned resource fields. 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."New 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."
    • changedInput schema / properties / include / description
      Previous value: -"Include related entities. 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."New 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."
  4. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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 the cardinality detail (single item by ID) and the batch alternative, but does not disclose behaviors such as missing-resource errors or authorization requirements. This is consistent with the annotation so no contradiction.

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 sentences: the first states the operation and cardinality, the second routes to the sibling for collections. No filler or repeated schema content, and the key distinguishing information is front-loaded.

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?

With a full input schema, read-only annotations, and an output schema present, the description is nearly complete for a single-item getter. It clearly names the batch alternative. However, the description refers to a 'specified Test Record' without explaining that the record is identified via the composite of testRunId, testCaseProjectId, testCaseId, and iteration, which is a minor ambiguity given the absence of a literal testRecordId parameter.

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%: every one of the 9 parameters has an individual description, so the schema carries the semantic weight. The tool description adds only the concept of targeting a single item by ID, which is useful but does not explain any parameter beyond what the schema already provides, so the baseline of 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?

The verb 'Returns' plus the resource 'specified Test Parameter for the specified Test Record' states exactly what the tool does. It further distinguishes itself from the plural sibling by declaring cardinality ('targets a single item by ID') and naming getTestRecordTestParameters as the batch alternative.

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 tells the agent when not to use this tool: 'For the full collection or a batch, use getTestRecordTestParameters instead.' This is a clear when-not/alternative statement, and the single-item cardinality implies the appropriate use case.

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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