Skip to main content
Glama

listIssues

Read-onlyIdempotent

Provide details about one report, including basics about the issues reported in it.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
jobIDYesJob identifier of the report (example: x9z)
timeStampYesTimestamp of the report in YYMMDDTHHmm format (example: 260503T0432)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tool nameYes
this requestYes
tool collectionYes
response contentYes
response metadataYes
URLs of similar requests for web usersYes

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so no safety contradiction exists. The description adds only the 'one report / issues' scope and no additional behavioral context such as return shape or pagination, but the output schema helps fill that gap.

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?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word contributes to identifying what the tool does, and no structured information is redundantly repeated.

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?

With a full output schema, detailed annotations, and 100% parameter coverage, the definition is mostly complete for a read-only tool. The main gap is contextual: the description does not differentiate listIssues from the sibling getReport or clarify that this tool is the one to choose for issue details, which can lead to incorrect selection.

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 coverage is 100%: both jobID and timeStamp are described with type, purpose, and format examples. The description contributes no parameter-specific meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 uses a clear verb ('Provide details') and identifies the resource ('one report') plus the relevant content ('basics about the issues reported in it'). However, it does not distinguish listIssues from sibling getReport, which could plausibly also provide details about one report, so it falls short of a 5.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The singular 'one report' and the mention of issues imply the tool is for retrieving issue-level detail for a specific report identified by jobID/timeStamp. It never says when not to use it or directs the agent to alternatives such as getReport or listReports, leaving the choice to inference.

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

Try in Browser

Glama MCP Gateway

Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Tools are mostly distinct with a clear hierarchy: listReports, getReport for reports; listIssues, listViolators, listDiagnoses for progressively deeper detail. However, getReport may overlap with the other list tools in purpose, and an agent might initially confuse listViolators vs listDiagnoses without careful reading.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb+noun camelCase pattern: get for single resources, list for enumerations, request for actions. The naming convention is uniform and predictable, making it easy to infer tool purpose.

Tool Count5/5

8 tools is well-scoped for a testing/reporting server. Each tool serves a distinct function in the workflow (test request, report retrieval, drill-down into issues, violators, diagnoses, and feature requests) without redundancy or bloat.

Completeness4/5

The tool surface covers the core lifecycle: request test, retest, list reports, inspect full report, and drill into issues, violators, and diagnoses. The only minor gap is a lack of explicit update/delete operations for reports, but this may not be essential for the server's purpose.

Resources