pain001-mcp

Inspect CSV template columns

inspect_template

Read-onlyIdempotent

Return the CSV column headers used by an ISO 20022 pain message type's bundled template to see exact column order before building rows for generate_message_from_file.

Instructions

Return the CSV column headers the message type's bundled template uses.

Use this to see the exact column order for hand-building a CSV before
``generate_message_from_file``. This returns column *names* from the
bundled sample; for the typed JSON contract (types, required flags) use
``get_input_schema``.

Mirrors the in-tree ``pain001.mcp.server.inspect_template`` tool so an
agent can introspect the column layout before assembling rows.

Args:
    message_type: A supported ISO 20022 pain message type.

Returns:
    ``{"message_type": str, "columns": list[str]}`` or
    ``{"error": ...}`` if the type is unsupported or no template ships.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`message_type`	Yes	A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.001.001.13', 'pain.008.001.02', 'pain.008.001.08', 'pain.001', 'pain.008' (see list_message_types). The bare family names 'pain.001' and 'pain.008' are accepted as aliases for 'pain.001.001.09' and 'pain.008.001.02'.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed2 schema fields changedv0.0.67Sep 12, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / description

Previous value: -"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.001.001.13', 'pain.008.001.02', 'pain.001', 'pain.008' (see list_message_types). The bare family names 'pain.001' and 'pain.008' are accepted as aliases for 'pain.001.001.09' and 'pain.008.001.02'."New value: +"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.001.001.13', 'pain.008.001.02', 'pain.008.001.08', 'pain.001', 'pain.008' (see list_message_types). The bare family names 'pain.001' and 'pain.008' are accepted as aliases for 'pain.001.001.09' and 'pain.008.001.02'."

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "pain.001.001.03",
-  "pain.001.001.04",
-  "pain.001.001.05",
-  "pain.001.001.06",
-  "pain.001.001.07",
-  "pain.001.001.08",
-  "pain.001.001.09",
-  "pain.001.001.10",
-  "pain.001.001.11",
-  "pain.001.001.12",
-  "pain.001.001.13",
-  "pain.008.001.02",
-  "pain.001",
-  "pain.008"
-]New value: +[
+  "pain.001.001.03",
+  "pain.001.001.04",
+  "pain.001.001.05",
+  "pain.001.001.06",
+  "pain.001.001.07",
+  "pain.001.001.08",
+  "pain.001.001.09",
+  "pain.001.001.10",
+  "pain.001.001.11",
+  "pain.001.001.12",
+  "pain.001.001.13",
+  "pain.008.001.02",
+  "pain.008.001.08",
+  "pain.001",
+  "pain.008"
+]

Changed2 schema fields changedJul 29, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / description

Previous value: -"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.008.001.02', 'pain.001', 'pain.008' (see list_message_types). The bare family names 'pain.001' and 'pain.008' are accepted as aliases for 'pain.001.001.09' and 'pain.008.001.02'."New value: +"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.001.001.13', 'pain.008.001.02', 'pain.001', 'pain.008' (see list_message_types). The bare family names 'pain.001' and 'pain.008' are accepted as aliases for 'pain.001.001.09' and 'pain.008.001.02'."

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "pain.001.001.03",
-  "pain.001.001.04",
-  "pain.001.001.05",
-  "pain.001.001.06",
-  "pain.001.001.07",
-  "pain.001.001.08",
-  "pain.001.001.09",
-  "pain.001.001.10",
-  "pain.001.001.11",
-  "pain.001.001.12",
-  "pain.008.001.02",
-  "pain.001",
-  "pain.008"
-]New value: +[
+  "pain.001.001.03",
+  "pain.001.001.04",
+  "pain.001.001.05",
+  "pain.001.001.06",
+  "pain.001.001.07",
+  "pain.001.001.08",
+  "pain.001.001.09",
+  "pain.001.001.10",
+  "pain.001.001.11",
+  "pain.001.001.12",
+  "pain.001.001.13",
+  "pain.008.001.02",
+  "pain.001",
+  "pain.008"
+]

Addedv0.0.60Jul 18, 2026
RemovedJul 18, 2026

Changed2 schema fields changedJul 17, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / description

Previous value: -"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.008.001.02' (see list_message_types)."New value: +"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.008.001.02', 'pain.001', 'pain.008' (see list_message_types). The bare family names 'pain.001' and 'pain.008' are accepted as aliases for 'pain.001.001.09' and 'pain.008.001.02'."

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "pain.001.001.03",
-  "pain.001.001.04",
-  "pain.001.001.05",
-  "pain.001.001.06",
-  "pain.001.001.07",
-  "pain.001.001.08",
-  "pain.001.001.09",
-  "pain.001.001.10",
-  "pain.001.001.11",
-  "pain.001.001.12",
-  "pain.008.001.02"
-]New value: +[
+  "pain.001.001.03",
+  "pain.001.001.04",
+  "pain.001.001.05",
+  "pain.001.001.06",
+  "pain.001.001.07",
+  "pain.001.001.08",
+  "pain.001.001.09",
+  "pain.001.001.10",
+  "pain.001.001.11",
+  "pain.001.001.12",
+  "pain.008.001.02",
+  "pain.001",
+  "pain.008"
+]

Changed2 schema fields changedv0.0.57Jul 10, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / message_type / description

Previous value: -"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type whose bundled CSV template columns to return, e.g. 'pain.001.001.09' — see list_message_types."New value: +"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type. Must be exactly one of: 'pain.001.001.03', 'pain.001.001.04', 'pain.001.001.05', 'pain.001.001.06', 'pain.001.001.07', 'pain.001.001.08', 'pain.001.001.09', 'pain.001.001.10', 'pain.001.001.11', 'pain.001.001.12', 'pain.008.001.02' (see list_message_types)."

addedInput schema / properties / message_type / enum

Added value: +[
+  "pain.001.001.03",
+  "pain.001.001.04",
+  "pain.001.001.05",
+  "pain.001.001.06",
+  "pain.001.001.07",
+  "pain.001.001.08",
+  "pain.001.001.09",
+  "pain.001.001.10",
+  "pain.001.001.11",
+  "pain.001.001.12",
+  "pain.008.001.02"
+]

Changed1 schema field changedv0.0.56Jul 10, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / message_type / description

Added value: +"A supported ISO 20022 pain message type whose bundled CSV template columns to return, e.g. 'pain.001.001.09' — see list_message_types."

First observedJul 9, 2026

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, and non-destructive behavior, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds genuinely new context: results come from the bundled sample, and the call can return an error if the type is unsupported or no template ships.

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 purpose and the routing to get_input_schema are front-loaded in the first two sentences, which is efficient. The Args/Returns block is slightly redundant against a 100%-covered schema, and the 'Mirrors the in-tree ...' sentence is meta-commentary rather than task-relevant, but overall the text is tight and well-organized.

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 no output schema, the description supplies the return shape ({"message_type": str, "columns": list[str]}) and the error variant, which is exactly what an agent needs. Alternatives and preconditions are also covered, leaving no functional gap for a single-parameter read tool.

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?

Only one parameter and schema description coverage is 100%, so the enum values, aliasing rules, and constraints are already fully documented in the schema. The description's 'A supported ISO 20022 pain message type' merely restates the schema, adding no new meaning.

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 ('Return the CSV column headers the message type's bundled template uses') with explicit scope tied to the bundled sample. It also differentiates itself from get_input_schema, so an agent can pick between them 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?

Gives a concrete use case ('hand-building a CSV before generate_message_from_file') and names the alternative tool plus the condition that selects it ('for the typed JSON contract ... use get_input_schema'). Both when-to-use and when-not-to-use are covered.

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

Inspect CSV template columns

Instructions

Input Schema

Schema Changelog

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