download_job_spool
Download spool output from a specific z/OS mainframe job via FTP, optionally saving to a target file.
Instructions
Download spool output for a specific job
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| jobid | Yes | ||
| target_file | No |
Download spool output from a specific z/OS mainframe job via FTP, optionally saving to a target file.
Download spool output for a specific job
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| jobid | Yes | ||
| target_file | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It does not disclose side effects, permission requirements, error handling, or what happens if jobid is invalid. Only a generic download is described.
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?
The description is concise (one sentence), but it omits important details. It is not overly verbose, but could be more informative without being longer.
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?
Given no output schema and sparse parameter info, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain what spool output is, the format, or the purpose of target_file. Agent would lack key information.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema: jobid and target_file are uncommented. Target_file's role and default behavior (null) are unclear.
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?
The description states the action 'Download' and resource 'spool output for a specific job', which is clear. However, it does not distinguish from sibling download tools like download_binary or download_text, which might also handle spool output.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, when to choose this tool over others, or exclusions.
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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