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Reopen a task

reopen_task
Idempotent

Reopens a done or dismissed task, clearing its completion. A lead follow-up (pursuit) task is refused: reopening it can queue a message, so a person does it. Pass the same idempotency_key when retrying; a repeat returns the task, reports what the original call applied, and changes nothing if the task changed since.

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": {
      "task_id": "<task_id>",
      "idempotency_key": "<idempotency_key>"
    },
    "name": "reopen_task"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
task_idYes
idempotency_keyYesYour id for this operation (8-128 of A-Z a-z 0-9 . _ : -). Reuse it on every retry of the same operation; use a new one for a new operation.

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, but the description adds real substance: the side effect of clearing completion, the message-queueing risk that motivates the pursuit-task refusal, and precise retry semantics (repeat returns the task, reports what the original call applied, no-ops if the task changed since). Only the return shape is left implicit.

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?

Three tight sentences, front-loaded with the action and precondition, then the exception, then the retry contract. No filler or restatement of the title.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a two-parameter mutation with no output schema, the description covers the precondition, the refusal case, the side effect, and the idempotent retry outcome — everything an agent needs to call it correctly and interpret a repeat response.

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 50%: idempotency_key is documented in the schema, task_id is not. The description reinforces the idempotency contract with retry behavior and clarifies that task_id identifies the task being reopened, adding meaning beyond the bare UUID pattern.

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?

States a specific verb and resource plus the exact precondition: 'Reopens a done or dismissed task, clearing its completion.' The state constraint (done/dismissed) distinguishes it from complete_task, dismiss_suggestion, and snooze_task without needing to name them.

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?

Gives both when-to-use (done or dismissed tasks) and an explicit when-not: pursuit/lead follow-up tasks are refused because reopening can queue a message, so a person must do it. It also tells the agent how to retry with the same idempotency_key.

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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