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read_table_cell

Read the current row value of a form table cell by specifying the table and column names. Optionally open a specific form to read from.

Instructions

Read the CURRENT ROW's value of a form-TABLE cell natively — the ТаблицаФормы … ТекущиеДанные / «я запоминаю значение поля с именем …» equivalent. Addresses the table by name (table, e.g. PF_TABLE_ITEMS)

  • the column BY NAME (column, e.g. PF_TABLE_TEXT) and decodes the canonical «стал равен» value (string / number / date / UTF-16; ASCII + Cyrillic). Opens the suite fixture form by default; pass open_link (e1cib/list|data/…) to read a cell on ANY form config-agnostically (the table's enclosing groups are discovered from the live descriptor). Returns {table, column, value, groups, opened?}. SCOPE: reads the CURRENT ROW — a form table populated on open has row 1 current (live-verified: fixture PF_TABLE_ITEMS -> PF_TABLE_TEXT="PF_ROW_001_TEXT", PF_TABLE_NUMBER="1,10"). A DYNLIST freshly opened by nav-link may have NO active current row yet (value None) — see read_list_column.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
hostNo127.0.0.1
portNo
tableYes
columnYes
open_linkNo
capture_dirNotm-v1-ro-batchQ3
manager_templatesNo/app/src/qa_mcp/_bundled/8.3/templates/value_read_templates.json

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that it opens the suite fixture form by default, that 'open_link' can target any form, that groups are discovered from the live descriptor, and that a DYNLIST may have no active current row (value None). It does not mention permissions required or rate limits, but for a read operation the disclosed behavior is substantial.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is dense and packs much into a single block, but it front-loads the core purpose. However, it mixes Cyrillic identifiers, JSON return format, and scope notes in a way that reduces readability, and some details (e.g., the exact template path) are verbose without adding decision-relevant information.

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

Completeness3/5

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

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, yet the description still lists the return shape. For a 7-parameter tool with 0% schema coverage and no annotations, the description covers the key read semantics and the important DYNLIST caveat, but leaves half the parameters unexplained, which is a completeness gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for 7 parameters. It only explains 'table' and 'column' by name and 'open_link' with an example, leaving 'host', 'port', 'capture_dir', and 'manager_templates' entirely undocumented. With 0% schema coverage and 7 parameters, this is a significant gap.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states a specific verb+resource ('Read the CURRENT ROW's value of a form-table cell') and names the 1C equivalent ('ТаблицаФормы … ТекущиеДанные'). It distinguishes itself from 'read_list_column' by noting the DYNLIST case where no current row exists, making the scope boundary clear.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description says to use 'open_link' to read on any form and explicitly routes the agent to 'read_list_column' when a dynamically opened list lacks an active current row. It provides the default (suite fixture form) and the alternative, but does not state exclusion conditions beyond the DYNLIST scenario.

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