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projects_cloud_cron_run

Invoke one cron once now. This does not change its schedule.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "project_id": "<project_id>",
      "cron_id": "<cron_id>"
    },
    "name": "projects_cloud_cron_run"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cron_idYesCron id from projects_cloud_get.
project_idYesUUID of a Bunstation project owned by the authenticated user.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
outputYes
cron_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare non-readOnly, non-idempotent, non-destructive, open-world behavior. The description contributes the genuinely useful clause that the schedule is unaffected, but says nothing about side effects of the cron's execution or what repeated invocations do.

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 short sentences, front-loaded with the action and followed by the key non-obvious constraint. No filler.

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?

Output schema exists, so return values needn't be explained, and annotations cover the safety profile. The definition is nearly complete for a simple trigger tool, with only side-effect/idempotency-in-practice context missing.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100% and both parameters carry descriptions (including the pointer to projects_cloud_get for cron_id). The description adds no parameter meaning beyond that, so baseline 3 applies.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb and resource ('Invoke one cron once now'), which cleanly separates it from the sibling cron create/get/update tools. It stops short of naming those siblings explicitly, so it falls just shy of 5.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The phrase 'once now' implies a manual trigger as opposed to scheduled execution, but no explicit when-to-use/when-not guidance or prerequisites (permissions, cron state) are given.

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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