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content_get_terminology

Look up terminology entries for a design system.

Reference

Parameters

  • Name
    design_system_id
    Type
    string · required
    Description

    Design system UUID (uuid)

  • Name
    term
    Type
    string · optional
    Description

    Specific term to look up

  • Name
    category
    Type
    enum · optional
    Description

    Filter by category (product · actions · entities · general)

  • Name
    layer_id
    Type
    string · optional
    Description

    Layer UUID; layer entries override base by term (uuid)

Returns

{
  total      Number of entries found
  preferred  Terms that should be used, with alternatives
  forbidden  Terms to avoid, with suggested replacements and reasons
}

Description

Look up terminology entries for a design system.

Returns terminology glossary with preferred terms, forbidden terms, and alternatives. Use this to ensure generated copy uses consistent, on-brand language.

Parameters:

  • design_system_id: UUID of the design system
  • term (optional): Specific term to look up
  • category (optional): Filter by category (product, actions, entities, general)

Source

Defined in packages/mcp/src/tools.ts. The request handler lives alongside its registration in packages/mcp/src/tools/.

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