describe_resource

Returns the output fields exposed by a resource's primary read method -- the columns the agent can SELECT. Use this when the agent needs to know what data shape will come back before writing the query.

For the full I/O contract of a specific method (inputs, output, request body), use describe_method.

See also: [ MCP overview ] [ list_resources ] [ describe_method ] [ run_select_query ]

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Inputs

Argument	Required	Description
provider	Yes	Provider name.
service	Yes	Service under that provider.
resource	Yes	Resource under provider.service.

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Output

Renderer	Shape
KV	Field name, type, and description for each output column on the primary read method

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Gating

Allowed in every server mode. Read only.

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Example

Try this prompt with any elicitation-capable MCP client with the StackQL MCP server registered:

What fields does a Google Storage bucket  
return when I query it?

Here's an example in Claude Desktop: