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Get an application

get_application
Read-onlyIdempotent

One application: the tailored CV and cover letter (Markdown), the summary, the Review score and findings, and any drafted answers.

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": {
      "application_id": "<application_id>"
    },
    "name": "get_application"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
application_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already establish read-only, idempotent, non-destructive behavior, and the description adds meaningful payload context by naming the returned components and specifying Markdown for the CV and cover letter. It stops short of describing not-found or error behavior, but against the annotation baseline this is solid.

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?

A single front-loaded phrase with no filler; every listed item contributes to understanding the returned payload.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The description compensates for the missing output schema by enumerating return contents and format, and annotations cover the safety profile. However, it leaves the required application_id semantics and when-to-use guidance implicit, so the definition is adequate but not complete.

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

Parameters2/5

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

The sole parameter application_id has 0% schema description coverage and is never explained in the description. The agent must infer that it identifies the application to retrieve; no format, source, or lookup guidance is provided.

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?

The description identifies the resource as a single application and enumerates the returned artifacts: tailored CV, cover letter, summary, Review score/findings, and drafted answers. This makes the scope clear, though it relies on the title for the verb and does not explicitly distinguish itself from siblings such as list_my_applications.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No explicit guidance is given for when to call this tool versus list_my_applications or other application tools. The singular phrase 'One application' weakly implies a by-id lookup, but alternatives and preconditions are not stated.

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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