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jobq_setup_workers

Generate job worker processors in a project directory to handle background tasks. Supports optional API key authentication.

Instructions

Generate job worker processors

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
api_keyNo
directoryYesProject directory
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Generate,' with no indication of whether files are written, whether existing workers are modified, whether an API key is required for external services, or what the output of generation is.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is very short and front-loaded with the action, containing no fluff. However, it is so terse that it reads as under-specified rather than efficiently complete, providing minimal structure or context for safe invocation.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with no annotations, no output schema, and only partial parameter documentation, the description is incomplete. It fails to mention what job worker processors are, what setup steps are expected, whether the directory must already be initialized, or what side effects the generation has.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is only 50%, and the description does not compensate for the gap. While 'directory' is documented as 'Project directory,' the 'api_key' parameter has no description in either the schema or the tool description, and the description does not explain how either parameter relates to generating job workers.

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 'Generate job worker processors' states a clear action and resource, so an agent can tell it is about creating worker processors. However, it does not distinguish this tool from sibling tools like queue_setup_workers or jobq_setup_bullmq, so it stops short of full differentiation.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description gives no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, target framework, or exclusion criteria, leaving the agent to guess whether this applies to BullMQ, queue_setup_workers, or a different setup path.

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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