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edubase_get_exam_certificates

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve certificate settings for an exam, showing enabled status and merged preset configuration. Use to verify certificate issuance for successful exam results.

Instructions

Get the certificate settings of an exam. Certificates are only issued for the successful results, so they need a grading that decides whether the test was successful (see the certificates flag in edubase_get_quiz_grading_presets). Only the state of the certificates is returned when they are not enabled for the exam. When the certificates are configured by a preset, the settings of the preset are merged into the returned configuration. The certificates issued for the individual results can be looked up with edubase_get_exam_certificates_user.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
examYesexam identification string

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
examYesexam identification string
notesNonotes displayed at the bottom of the certificates
renewNowhether the certificates can be renewed (only present if show_expiration is enabled), false: the certificates cannot be renewed, true: the certificates can be renewed any time, number: the number of days the renewal is available from, relative to the expiry (0 is the day of the expiry, negative values open the renewal before it)
text1Notext displayed under the data of the examinee, the multi line texts (text1, text2 and notes) are returned with basic HTML formatting and line breaks
text2Notext displayed under the results, above the date of the test
titleNotitle of the certificates
presetNoidentification string of the certificate preset configuring the certificates (see edubase_get_exam_certificates_presets), null if the certificates are configured manually
enabledYescertificates are issued for the exam, the configuration itself is only returned when the certificates are enabled
languageNolanguage of the certificates
timezoneNotimezone of the dates on the certificates, null if the timezone of the exam is used
text_dateNotext displayed before the date of the test
configuredYesthe certificates are configured, so they can be issued
email_sendNothe certificates are sent to the examinees in email automatically
expirationNovalidity period of the certificates in days (only present if show_expiration is enabled)
show_customNocustom user data is displayed
show_resultNothe result of the test is displayed
show_serialNothe certificates get a serial number
custom_fieldsNocustom user data displayed as extra data (only present if show_custom is enabled), the custom user data fields of the exam are identified by their label (see edubase_get_exam_fields), the data fields of the user accounts by their customer_ prefixed name
hide_timezoneNothe timezone information is hidden
result_formatNoformat of the displayed result (only present if show_result is enabled)
serial_formatNoformat of the serial numbers (only present if show_serial is enabled)
serial_prefixNoprefix of the serial numbers (only present if show_serial is enabled)
branding_imageNothe uploaded logo is displayed (only present if show_custom_branding is enabled)
branding_line1Noname of the organization (only present if show_custom_branding is enabled)
branding_line2Nosecond line of the branding (only present if show_custom_branding is enabled)
branding_line3Nothird line of the branding (only present if show_custom_branding is enabled)
branding_line4Nofourth line of the branding (only present if show_custom_branding is enabled)
manual_renewalNothe renewal has to be approved by a supervisor (only present if show_expiration is enabled)
show_signatureNosignatures are displayed
signature_leftNothe signature of the first organizer is displayed (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_userNoa signature line is displayed for the examinee (only present if show_signature is enabled)
show_expirationNothe certificates expire and their validity is displayed
signature_rightNothe signature of the second organizer is displayed (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_stampNothe uploaded stamp is displayed between the signatures (only present if show_signature is enabled)
branding_edubaseNothe EduBase logo is displayed (only present if show_custom_branding is enabled)
serial_separatorNoseparator between the parts of the serial numbers (only present if show_serial is enabled)
supervisors_onlyNoonly the supervisors can issue the certificates, the examinees cannot get their own ones
grading_thresholdNothreshold of the certificates in percentage, overriding the threshold of the grading, null if the threshold of the grading is used
custom_user_fieldsNocustom user data displayed together with the data of the examinee (only present if show_custom is enabled)
serial_index_digitsNominimum length of the index in the serial numbers (only present if show_serial is enabled)
show_custom_brandingNocustom branding (logo and organization name) is displayed
signature_left_imageNothe uploaded image of the first signature is displayed (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_left_line1Noname of the first organizer (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_left_line2Nosecond line of the first signature (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_left_line3Nothird line of the first signature (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_left_line4Nofourth line of the first signature (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_right_imageNothe uploaded image of the second signature is displayed (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_right_line1Noname of the second organizer (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_right_line2Nosecond line of the second signature (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_right_line3Nothird line of the second signature (only present if show_signature is enabled)
signature_right_line4Nofourth line of the second signature (only present if show_signature is enabled)
download_automaticallyNothe certificate is downloaded automatically when the examinee opens the results page
show_birthdate_birthplaceNothe birth date and the birth place of the examinee are displayed
automatic_renewal_approvalNothe renewal is approved automatically, but it stays revocable (only present if show_expiration is enabled)
expiration_notification_emailsNoemail addresses notified about the expiring certificates (only present if show_expiration is enabled)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Addedv1.2.16

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the readOnlyHint and idempotentHint annotations, the description discloses conditional return behavior: only the certificate state is returned when certificates are not enabled, and preset settings are merged when configured by a preset. It also explains the dependency on grading presets, which significantly helps an agent interpret the response. No contradiction with annotations.

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?

The description is four sentences long, each earning its place: purpose, grading dependency, conditional output behavior, and pointer to a sibling tool. It is front-loaded with the primary function and contains no filler or redundant information.

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?

With one documented parameter, a readOnly/idempotent annotation set, an output schema present, and a description covering conditional behaviors and related tool routing, everything an agent needs to correctly invoke and interpret this tool is provided. The description complements the structured metadata effectively.

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?

The single parameter 'exam' is fully described in the schema as 'exam identification string' (100% coverage), so the baseline is 3. The tool description does not add any further meaning about the exam parameter, such as where to find the identifier or expected format.

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?

The description opens with 'Get the certificate settings of an exam', a specific verb plus resource. It clearly distinguishes this tool from related siblings by explaining that it returns the effective configuration (including preset merging) and not individual issued certificates, which are covered by edubase_get_exam_certificates_user.

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?

The description explicitly routes the agent to edubase_get_quiz_grading_presets for the certificates flag needed to understand grading, and to edubase_get_exam_certificates_user for individual issued certificates. This provides clear alternative selection based on the desired information, effectively stating when this tool is not the right choice.

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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