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bulk_update_cost_rates

Apply an organization-wide adjustment to every member's hourly COST rate, effective from a date. Supply EITHER adjustment_percentage (e.g. 5 to raise all rates by 5%, -3 to cut 3%) OR fixed_amount (set every rate to this exact amount), not both. The organization is fixed by your context - never pass an organization id. Rate values are never echoed back.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
fixed_amountNoSet every rate to this exact amount. Provide this OR adjustment_percentage, not both.
effective_fromYesDate the adjusted rates take effect (YYYY-MM-DD) (required).
idempotency_keyNoOptional caller-supplied key; retrying with the same key returns the original result instead of acting twice.
adjustment_percentageNoPercentage to adjust every rate by (e.g. 5 = +5%, -3 = -3%). Provide this OR fixed_amount, not both.

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Discloses that rates are not echoed back and that the adjustment is effective from a date, but does not mention idempotency behavior (despite idempotency_key), whether adjustments are additive or overriding, or any authorization requirements. With no annotations, the description carries full burden but misses several important behavioral traits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences with clear front-loading of purpose and constraints. No redundancy or fluff. Every sentence earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a bulk update tool with no output schema, the description covers main action, parameters, and key constraints. Lacks details on return values (e.g., confirmation or status) and any asynchronous behavior, but is largely complete for selection purposes.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds value by clarifying mutual exclusivity of fixed_amount and adjustment_percentage, and reinforcing that organization id is never passed. Adds context beyond the schema descriptions.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states it applies an organization-wide adjustment to every member's hourly cost rate with a specific verb and resource. Distinct from sibling tools like set_user_cost_rate which operates on individual users.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly instructs to supply EITHER adjustment_percentage OR fixed_amount, not both, and notes that organization is fixed by context so no id should be passed. Provides clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

B3/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Multiple tools have overlapping purposes, e.g., create_time_report and log_time both create a single time entry with near-identical descriptions. There are also many similar getter/list tools that blur together, making it hard for an agent to select the right one.

Naming Consistency2/5

Most tool names use snake_case, but verbs are inconsistent: 'list' vs 'get' for similar operations, 'manage' combines create/update/delete, and 'use_favorite' is an outlier. This pattern reduces predictability.

Tool Count1/5

With 114 tools, the set is extremely large and far beyond a well-scoped server (typical 3-15). This overwhelms agents and suggests many tools could be consolidated or removed.

Completeness3/5

The tool surface covers a broad domain including customers, projects, tasks, time tracking, invoicing, and user management, but there are gaps like no list_users or direct user listing, and some operations seem redundant rather than filling missing functionality.

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