magicbell_list_broadcastsList broadcasts (notification-send batches) with cursor pagination. Read-only observability. Project API: GET /broadcasts.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Max items per page (cursor pagination). | |
| ending_before | No | Cursor: return items before this id (previous page). | |
| starting_after | No | Cursor: return items after this id (next page). |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true; description adds specific pagination type (cursor) and HTTP method (GET), providing context beyond annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three concise sentences, each valuable: purpose+pagination, read-only nature, API endpoint. No fluff.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Explains purpose, read-only, pagination, and endpoint. Lacks return format details, but that is acceptable for a simple list tool with no output schema.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description covers all 3 parameters (100%). Description mentions 'cursor pagination' but does not add new meaning beyond schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Clearly states verb (List), resource (broadcasts/notification-send batches), and adds pagination detail. Distinguishes from sibling 'get_broadcast' by enumerative vs. singular retrieval.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Implies use for listing broadcasts with pagination, but no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use compared to alternatives like 'magicbell_get_broadcast'.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Each tool targets a distinct resource and action (create, get, list, update) with no overlap. Verbs and nouns are clearly separated.
All tools follow a consistent 'magicbell_verb_noun' pattern, with verbs (create, get, list, update) and singular/plural usage appropriate to the operation.
13 tools cover core user management, broadcast/event observability, and configuration listing without being excessive or sparse for a notification platform.
Covers user CRUD (missing delete), broadcast/event/get/list, and configuration listing. While some write operations are absent, the set supports essential admin and observability tasks.