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get_job_status

Check the processing status of a submitted search job. Follow its progress from submission through analysis, fetching, clustering, enriching, to completion or failure.

Instructions

Check the status of a submitted job.

Call this after submit_query to see if your job is ready. Status progression: submitted -> analyzing -> fetching -> clustering -> enriching -> completed/failed

IMPORTANT: Jobs take several minutes to process. First check after ~1-2 minutes, then poll every 30-60 seconds. Broad searches can take 10-30+ minutes; for long jobs, poll every 60-120 seconds. Do NOT call this tool in a tight loop. Stop polling when status is completed or failed. Treat submitted, analyzing, fetching, clustering, and enriching as active states and continue polling.

You don't need to wait for completion to pull results. Partial results are available during enriching — call pull_results after ~2 minutes, then poll status every 30-60 seconds and pull again for fresher results. Do not stop pulling just because an intermediate pull is empty/unchanged. Use progress_validated vs candidate_records to track whether more results may still appear (progress_validated < candidate_records). If transport/session fails, resume using the same job_id.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`job_id`	Yes	The job ID returned from submit_query
`api_key`	No	CatchAll API key. Optional if provided via x-api-key header or CATCHALL_API_KEY env var.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.0.0Jul 28, 2026

TDQS

A4.6/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

Discloses job lifecycle, polling behavior, partial results availability, and transport failure handling. No annotations provided, so description fully covers behavioral expectations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Well-structured with clear sections, front-loaded purpose. Slightly long but justified by complexity; no redundant sentences.

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?

Thoroughly covers all aspects: lifecycle, polling strategy, partial results, progress tracking, and error recovery. Output schema exists but description adds essential context.

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 coverage is 100%. Description adds context about job_id origin and api_key optionality, but largely restates schema info. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

Clearly states the tool checks job status, distinguishes from submit_query and pull_results. Provides specific lifecycle stages.

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?

Explicit when to call (after submit_query), polling intervals, stop conditions, and partial result usage. Includes warnings about tight loops.

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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