list_material_sources tool
Lists the datasets this server can query, with their ids, descriptions and whether access to them is restricted. It needs no grant, so every signed-in account can call it. It is not charged against the daily allowance.
| Tool | list_material_sources |
|---|---|
| Title | List material sources |
| Group | Orient yourself |
| Needs one of | none (open to every signed-in account) |
| Charged | No |
| Read-only | Yes |
| Parameters | none |
| Data as of | 2026-10-04 |
| Server release | 1.5.0, read from the live server on 2026-10-04 |
What parameters does list_material_sources take?
list_material_sources takes no parameters.
Which grants does list_material_sources need, and is it charged?
- Grants: none (open to every signed-in account).
- Charged: no, it never uses the daily allowance (as of 2026-10-04).
Grants and the allowance are explained in Access, grants and limits.
| Annotation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
openWorldHint | false | If true, the tool may interact with an open world of external entities. |
readOnlyHint | true | If true, the tool does not modify its environment. |
What does a call to list_material_sources look like?
No arguments.
{}These arguments validate against the tool's input schema, checked when the snapshot was taken on 2026-10-04. They show the shape of a call; they are not a recorded response. Examples says where worked examples stand.
How should I read list_material_sources results?
- Convention.
restrictedmeans reading the dataset needs the professional_database grant.is_defaultmarks the dataset a search would use for you when neither a source_id nor the query text names one, so it can differ between accounts.specializedmarks a slice of the full catalogue chosen by application.
A Convention is a field or behaviour whose meaning is not obvious, a Trap looks right and is not, and a Gap is something we do not hold or do not check. Reading results explains the classes.
How does the server describe list_material_sources?
This is the server's own description, which a client passes to the model, lightly normalised for display.
List the material datasets this server can query, with their ids, descriptions, and whether they are access-restricted.
Which tools are related to list_material_sources?
list_material_sources is in the group "Orient yourself". The other tools in it:
list_capabilities: Lists what this server and the wider Chemia platform can do, grouped by category.
The Tool reference lists every tool.