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List GitHub profile repositories

github_profile_repositories_list
Read-only

List repositories for a GitHub user or organization. Accepts a username. Returns a list (use cursor when paginated).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sortNoSort field for repositories.
typeNoRepository type filter. `owner`: repos owned by the user. `all`: owned repos plus repos from organizations the user belongs to. `member`: only repos the user belongs to via organization membership (not owned by the user). Default: `owner`.
cursorNoPagination cursor returned by a previous response.
handleYesGitHub username whose public repositories should be listed.
contextYesDescribe the user's underlying goal in one sentence — not the tool you are calling.
directionNoSort direction.
llm_modelYesThe exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. "claude-opus-4-8", "gpt-5.2"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass "unknown" — never guess.
conversation_idNoEcho the conversation_id from the server's previous response. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it.

Schema Changelog

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

  1. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • addedInput schema / properties / context
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Describe the user's underlying goal in one sentence — not the tool you are calling.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / conversation_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Echo the conversation_id from the server's previous response. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / llm_model
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. \"claude-opus-4-8\", \"gpt-5.2\"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass \"unknown\" — never guess.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "handle"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "handle",
      +  "context",
      +  "llm_model"
      +]
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
  3. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Previous value: -"Repository type filter. Default: `owner`."New value: +"Repository type filter. `owner`: repos owned by the user. `all`: owned repos plus repos from organizations the user belongs to. `member`: only repos the user belongs to via organization membership (not owned by the user). Default: `owner`."
  4. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Previous value: -"Repository type filter. Defaults to owner."New value: +"Repository type filter. Default: `owner`."
  5. First observed

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already carry readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the description's burden is lighter. It does add that the call returns a list and that cursor-based pagination applies, which is useful beyond the schema. No contradiction with annotations.

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 short sentences with the core action and scope front-loaded, followed by the pagination caveat. No filler or redundant restating of the title.

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?

For a read-only list tool with full schema documentation and readOnly annotations, the description covers the essential contract: what is listed, for whom, and how pagination works. The absence of an output schema is partially mitigated by 'returns a list'; more detail about returned item fields would help but is not necessary for correct invocation.

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%, so the description is not expected to repeat parameter details. It adds only a minimal 'accepts a username' mapping and a pagination hint, both already largely covered by the well-documented handle and cursor schema entries.

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 states a specific action — 'List repositories for a GitHub user or organization' — with a clear resource and return type. It is distinct enough from profile activity/contributions/followers tools, but it does not explicitly differentiate itself from github_repositories_get, so it misses full sibling differentiation.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description implies the main use case but provides no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no pointers to alternatives such as github_repositories_get or github_profile_get. In a large sibling set, an agent gets no routing help beyond the obvious name.

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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TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool is clearly scoped to a specific platform and action (e.g., facebook_post_get vs instagram_post_get). Descriptions explicitly differentiate similar tools across platforms, and within-a-platform tools like tiktok_search_videos_list vs tiktok_search_hashtag_list have clear disambiguation notes.

Naming Consistency5/5

All 167 tools follow a strict `platform_resource_action` pattern (e.g., youtube_video_comments_list). No mixing of styles—snake_case throughout, with consistent verb ordering (get, list, search, etc.).

Tool Count2/5

The server has 167 tools, which is far beyond the typical well-scoped range of 3-15. While the broad multi-platform scope justifies many tools, this extreme number makes the tool surface overwhelming and difficult for an agent to navigate efficiently.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers a wide range of platforms and operations including profile retrieval, post/video fetching, comments, search, transcripts, and ad library access. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no Facebook events or LinkedIn messaging), but the surface is comprehensive for a read-only data aggregation use case.