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Create Timecard Entry

create_timecard_entry_project

Create a timecard entry for a specific project in Procore. Log hours, dates, cost codes, and custom fields to record field productivity.

Instructions

Create Timecard Entry associated with the specific Project. Use this to create a new Field Productivity records in Procore. Creates a new Field Productivity records and returns the created object on success (HTTP 201). Required parameters: project_id. Procore API (v1.1): Project Management > Field Productivity. Endpoint: POST /rest/v1.1/projects/{project_id}/project_timecard_entries

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
project_idYesURL path parameter — unique identifier for the project.
hoursNoJSON request body field — total number of hours worked (excluding breaks) for the timecard entry. This property is not required if the timesheet time entry is configured for start time and stop time.
lunch_timeNoJSON request body field — the duration of the lunch break, in minutes, for the Timecard Entry. This property is only required if the timesheet time entry is configured for start time and stop time.
time_inNoJSON request body field — the start time of the Timecard Entry in ISO 8601 format. This property is only required if the timesheet time entry is configured for start time and stop time.
time_outNoJSON request body field — the stop time of the Timecard Entry in ISO 8601 format. This property is only required if the timesheet time entry is configured for start time and stop time.
billableNoJSON request body field — the billable status of the Timecard Entry. Must be either true or false.
dateNoJSON request body field — the date of the Timecard Entry in ISO 8601 format.
descriptionNoJSON request body field — the description of the Timecard Entry.
timecard_time_type_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Timecard Time Type corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
timesheet_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Timesheet corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
cost_code_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Cost Code corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
sub_job_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Subjob corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
location_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Location corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
login_information_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Login Information corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
party_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the Party corresponding to the Timecard Entry property.
origin_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the related external data.
origin_dataNoJSON request body field — the value of the related external data.
line_item_type_idNoJSON request body field — the ID of the line item type corresponding to the time card entry.
custom_field_%{custom_field_definition_id}NoJSON request body field — value of the custom field. The data type of the value passed in corresponds with the data_type of the Custom Field Definition. For a lov_entry data_type the value passed in should be the ID of one ...
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate the tool is not read-only and not destructive. The description adds that it returns HTTP 201 on success, which is expected for a create operation. No additional behavioral traits (e.g., rate limits, auth needs) are disclosed beyond what annotations provide.

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?

The description is relatively short and front-loaded with the purpose. However, there is minor redundancy ('Create Timecard Entry... Creates a new Field Productivity records') and inclusion of endpoint details that could be trimmed. Still, it is mostly concise.

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?

Given the high schema coverage (100%) and no output schema, the description is adequate but not comprehensive. It fails to provide workflow guidance or explain the relationship between parameters, leaving the agent to rely on schema descriptions alone.

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 input schema has 100% description coverage for all 19 parameters. The description itself adds no additional meaning beyond highlighting project_id as required. Since the schema already describes parameters, baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states it creates a timecard entry associated with a project and returns the created object. However, it does not differentiate from siblings like create_timecard_entry_project_2 or create_timecard_entry_v1_0, leaving ambiguity about which tool to use for specific scenarios.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description advises to use this for creating field productivity records and mentions required parameter project_id, but it lacks guidance on when to use this versus other timecard entry tools (e.g., company-level or bulk creation). No exclusions or alternatives are provided.

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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