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list_files
Read-only

List the user's files (metadata only: id, name, size, content-type, modified, status). Each file's status shows its readiness: 'available' means get_file can read it right now, and a just-processed file can take up to about a minute more to become searchable via ask_docs (queueEtaSeconds, when present, estimates the remaining wait). Read-only; nothing is written, so it is safe to call.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
handleNoOptional: name one of the user's OWN profiles by its public @handle (with or without the leading @), as listed by list_profiles - an alternative to projectId, and it takes precedence if both are given. Honored only for an account-wide connection; a single-project connection is already scoped and ignores it. A handle that is not one of the user's own profiles is refused outright, never quietly swapped for another profile. To read context someone ELSE shared with the user or published, use shared_context instead.
projectIdNoOptional: which of the user's projects to list files from - a projectId from list_profiles. Honored only for an account-wide connection; a single-project connection is already scoped and ignores this.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
filesYes

Schema Changelog

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

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedOutput schema / properties / files / items / properties / queueEtaSeconds
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Present only while the file is queued for processing: the estimated seconds until it becomes searchable.",
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / files / items / properties / status
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Processing readiness. 'available' = readable now via get_file; a just-available file can take up to about a minute more before ask_docs can search it.",
      +  "enum": [
      +    "not-processed",
      +    "processing",
      +    "available",
      +    "error"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / handle
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Optional: name one of the user's OWN profiles by its public @handle (with or without the leading @), as listed by list_profiles - an alternative to projectId, and it takes precedence if both are given. Honored only for an account-wide connection; a single-project connection is already scoped and ignores it. A handle that is not one of the user's own profiles is refused outright, never quietly swapped for another profile. To read context someone ELSE shared with the user or published, use shared_context instead.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / projectId
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Optional: which of the user's projects to list files from - a projectId from list_profiles. Honored only for an account-wide connection; a single-project connection is already scoped and ignores this.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  4. First observed

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the annotations, the description discloses that the operation is metadata-only, that nothing is written, and that file status includes a readiness delay with queueEtaSeconds for recently processed files. It also explicitly says it is safe to call, reinforcing the read-only behavior with useful operational detail.

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 two tight sentences: the first front-loads the core purpose and output fields, and the second explains status semantics and safety. Every sentence contributes meaning, with no filler or repetition of schema details.

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?

The description is complete given the rich input schema, output schema, and annotations. It covers the return scope, status interpretation, related tool behavior, and safety profile, leaving no critical guidance missing for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly.

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%, with both handle and projectId thoroughly documented in the input schema. The tool description adds no parameter-specific meaning, so it receives the baseline score for relying on the schema rather than compensating for any gaps.

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?

The description states a specific verb ('List'), a clear resource ('the user's files'), and a precise scope ('metadata only: id, name, size, content-type, modified, status'). It also distinguishes itself from related tools by referencing get_file for reading content and ask_docs for searchability, making the tool's role unambiguous.

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 gives clear context: list_files is for viewing metadata and status, while get_file reads the actual content and ask_docs handles search readiness. It does not explicitly list exclusions or say 'use this instead of search_files,' but the intended usage is clear and no misleading guidance is present.

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

A4.4/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools have clear boundaries, but fetch/get_file and search/search_files are explicit aliases of each other, creating redundant purposes. account vs info and list_files vs search_files also require careful reading to tell apart, though the descriptions do provide guidance.

Naming Consistency3/5

The set mixes verb_noun names (list_files, query_table, suggest_update) with standalone nouns (account, info, profile) and bare verbs (fetch, search). The naming is readable and lowercase throughout, but the conventions are not uniform.

Tool Count5/5

Thirteen tools is a reasonable, well-scoped number for a personal-context and document-access server. The two alias pairs add some redundancy but do not make the set feel bloated.

Completeness4/5

The server covers the core read-only workflows: discovering files, searching semantically, querying tabular data, retrieving full documents, reading profiles, and accessing shared context. Direct profile editing or file mutations are intentionally out of scope for this read-only connection, and suggest_update provides the one sanctioned write path.