get_dueWhat is burning today: applications with next_action_due today or overdue. Call this when the user asks "what should I do today?" about their job search.
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations (readOnlyHint=true) indicate no mutation. Description adds that it filters by due/overdue next_action_due, providing context beyond annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no waste.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Zero parameters and readOnlyHint annotation mean this simple filtered list tool is fully described in two sentences.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
No parameters (0 params), baseline score of 4 applies as description does not need to add parameter information.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool returns applications with next_action_due today or overdue, distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_planned or list_applications by focusing on urgency.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly says to call when user asks 'what should I do today?' about job search. Implies urgency but doesn't explicitly state when not to use.
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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Every tool targets a distinct resource and action: application, note, analysis attachment, file attachment, interview file, application detail, due actions, planned schedule, application listing, interview logging, and application updates. Even the three 'attach' tools are clearly differentiated by purpose (analysis vs CV/cover letter vs interview prep). The only potential overlap between get_due and get_planned is explicitly resolved in the descriptions.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (add_application, get_application, list_applications, update_application, attach_analysis, log_interview, etc.). The verb prefix accurately reflects the action, and nouns are singular for single-item operations and plural for list operations, maintaining a predictable convention.
With 11 tools, the server is well-scoped for a job application tracking domain. Each tool covers a necessary function without redundancy, and the count is neither sparse nor overwhelming.
The tool set covers the full lifecycle of an application: create, read, list, update, plus notes, attachments, analysis, and interview logging. Minor gaps exist—there is no explicit delete or archive tool (though status updates can archive), and interviews cannot be directly updated or removed after logging—but these are workable within the existing surface.