Add sort and order parameters to search_repositories tool#1191
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Pull Request Overview
This PR adds explicit sorting parameters to the search_repositories tool to improve model clarity when sorting search results. It aligns the tool's interface with other search tools by exposing the GitHub API's native sorting capabilities.
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sortparameter with enum values for different sorting criteria (stars, forks, help-wanted-issues, updated) - Added
orderparameter with enum values for sort direction (asc, desc) - Updated tests and documentation to reflect the new parameters
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| pkg/github/search.go | Implements the new sort and order parameters in the tool definition and request handling |
| pkg/github/search_test.go | Adds test coverage for the new parameters in both schema validation and API call verification |
| pkg/github/toolsnaps/search_repositories.snap | Updates the tool schema snapshot to include the new parameter definitions |
| README.md | Documents the new sort and order parameters in the tool reference |
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* add sort and order params * test adding server instructions for sorting * improve server instructions * reorder
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This PR adds explicit
sortandorderparams to thesearch_repositoriestool to align with othersearch_*tools, especially as the relevant REST API endpoint does accept them. Additionally, it adds server instructions forsearch_*tools related to sorting functionality.Changes
sortparam with enum values:stars,forks,help-wanted-issues,updatedorderparam with enum values:asc,descsortandorderusage insearch_*toolsCloses: #1178