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List this server's toolsets

jsm_list_capabilities
Read-onlyIdempotent

List every loaded Jira Service Management toolset, see whether a requested tool is enabled, and learn the exact environment variable to activate missing capabilities.

Instructions

Report every toolset this server knows about, whether it is currently loaded, and how to load one that is not.

Call this before telling the user something is impossible. This server carries far more of the Jira Service Management Operations API than any one install registers — the operator chooses which families load, so an absent tool usually means "not enabled here", not "not supported". This tool tells you which of the two it is, and names the exact environment variable to change.

It takes no arguments, makes no API call, and needs no credentials, so it also answers when the token is missing or wrong.

Args: none beyond response_format.

  • response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): default "markdown"

Returns (json format): { "requested": string[], // the names this process was configured with "read_only": boolean, "tool_count": number, // tools actually registered "toolsets": [ { "name": string, "enabled": boolean, // whether any of its tools are registered "selected": boolean, // whether the selection asked for it; false enabled with true // selected means read-only mode withheld the tools "summary": string, "scopes": string[], // OAuth scopes this family needs "tool_count": number, "tools": string[], "unverified": string // present only when the family was never seen to work } ] }

A toolset carrying unverified ships but no profile loads it, 'all' included — it has to be named on its own, as JSM_TOOLSETS=all,. The string says what blocked it: a JSM plan that excludes the feature, or a permission no credential on the test site held. Enabling it is allowed and may well work on a different site, but say what the limit was before suggesting it.

Examples:

  • User asks for something no loaded tool covers -> call this, then tell them which toolset covers it and that JSM_TOOLSETS needs to include it.

  • Tool exists but its toolset is unverified -> say so plainly, quote the reason, and let the user decide whether their plan differs.

  • "What can you do here?" -> call this rather than guessing from your tool list.

Note: changing JSM_TOOLSETS requires restarting the server. You cannot enable a toolset from inside a conversation.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
response_formatNoOutput format. 'markdown' is compact (default); 'json' returns every field.markdown

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toolsetsYes
read_onlyYes
requestedYes
tool_countYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Addedv2.0.0

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Goes well beyond the readOnlyHint/idempotentHint annotations by disclosing that it makes no API call, needs no credentials, works even when the token is missing or wrong, and explaining read-only mode's effect on toolset registration. The unverified field semantics and the JSM_TOOLSETS restart requirement add important operational context.

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?

The description is long but front-loaded with purpose, then flows into usage, return shape, and examples. The inline JSON return block partially duplicates the output schema, so it is not maximally concise, but all sections carry meaningful guidance for a meta-tool that needs careful interpretation.

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?

Covers selection criteria, failure modes (unverified), credential-less operation, the restart limitation, and how to interpret fields like selected vs enabled. With an output schema already present, nothing an agent needs to correctly invoke and interpret this tool 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 input schema already covers response_format with an enum and default description, and coverage is 100%. The description only restates the default and format choices without adding meaning beyond the schema, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 action and resource: 'Report every toolset this server knows about, whether it is currently loaded, and how to load one that is not.' This clearly differentiates it from the alert- and schedule-focused sibling tools and establishes it as a meta-capability tool.

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?

Gives explicit when-to-use guidance: 'Call this before telling the user something is impossible' and 'What can you do here?' — call rather than guessing. It also covers the unverified-toolset scenario and tells the agent to quote the reason, making the decision process concrete.

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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