google-jules-mcp-server
This server provides an MCP interface for Google's Jules AI coding agent, enabling AI assistants to manage asynchronous coding tasks on GitHub repositories.
Repository Management: List all connected GitHub repositories (
jules_list_sources) with optional filtering and pagination, and get details like branches and visibility for a specific repository (jules_get_source).Session Creation: Start a new asynchronous coding task (e.g., bug fix, test, refactor) by specifying a repository, branch, and prompt, with options for automatic plan approval and automatic pull request creation (
jules_create_session).Session Monitoring: List all sessions and their current states (
jules_list_sessions), check a session's progress, completion state, and recent activity (jules_get_status), and view detailed, paginated activity logs (jules_list_activities) or a specific activity entry by ID (jules_get_activity).Session Interaction: Send follow‑up messages to a running session (
jules_send_message) and approve execution plans when required (jules_approve_plan).Session Output: Retrieve the final results, including pull request details, from a completed session (
jules_get_session_output).Session Lifecycle: Delete (
jules_delete_session), archive (jules_archive_session), or unarchive (jules_unarchive_session) sessions to manage the task list.
Provides tools for interacting with Google's Jules AI coding agent API, enabling AI assistants to manage asynchronous coding tasks, sessions, and activities on connected repositories.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@google-jules-mcp-servercreate a session to fix the failing tests in my repository"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
google-jules-mcp-server
If you're searching for a way to drive Google's Jules coding agent from Claude, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, or any other MCP client, this is that bridge. google-jules-mcp-server is an unofficial Model Context Protocol server that exposes the full Jules API (v1alpha) as 13 tools, so your assistant can create sessions, poll status, approve plans, and fetch the resulting pull request without you leaving the chat.
Developers running Jules across many repositories at once use it to let their AI assistant manage the whole async workflow: kick off a task, check on it later, and hand back a PR link when it's done, instead of switching to the Jules web app to babysit progress. Every response is validated at runtime through Zod schemas, so a drifted Jules API response fails loudly rather than silently breaking downstream code.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Google's Jules AI coding agent — unofficial. Lets AI assistants like Claude create and manage asynchronous coding tasks through the Jules API v1alpha.
Overview
Jules is Google's AI coding agent that executes development tasks in isolated cloud VMs — generating code, fixing bugs, writing tests, updating dependencies, and refactoring across files. This server exposes the full Jules API surface as 13 MCP tools, covering repository sources, session lifecycle, and activity logs.
Tasks run asynchronously and typically complete in 5–60 minutes depending on complexity.
Related MCP server: Jules API MCP
Architecture
The server is organized by Jules resource domain rather than as one flat file:
src/
├── index.ts # entrypoint: connects the stdio transport
├── server.ts # createServer(): wires the MCP server + all tool registrations
├── core/ # transport-agnostic: auth, HTTP client, retry/backoff, typed errors, logging
└── resources/
├── sources/ # jules_list_sources, jules_get_source
├── sessions/ # session lifecycle (create/list/status/message/approve/output/delete/archive/unarchive)
└── activities/ # jules_list_activities, jules_get_activityEach resource module owns its own Zod schemas, a typed API client, and its MCP tool registrations. Zod schemas are the single source of truth: TypeScript types are inferred from them (z.infer), and every Jules API response is validated at runtime through core/http-client.ts — so a drifted API response fails loudly as a JulesResponseValidationError instead of silently producing undefineds downstream.
core/http-client.ts also centralizes retry-with-backoff (bounded, honors Retry-After) and a typed error hierarchy (JulesAuthError, JulesNotFoundError, JulesRateLimitError, JulesServerError, JulesClientError, JulesNetworkError, JulesResponseValidationError) so callers can distinguish failure modes programmatically rather than pattern-matching error strings.
Prerequisites
Google Account with Jules access
Jules API Key — get one from https://jules.google.com/settings#api (up to 3 keys allowed)
GitHub Integration — install the Jules GitHub app at https://jules.google.com to connect repositories
Node.js 22+
Quick Start
1. Install
The package is published on npm as google-jules-mcp-server. Most MCP clients can run it directly via npx — no separate install step needed, skip to step 2.
If you'd rather install it once instead of letting your client invoke npx on every launch:
npm install -g google-jules-mcp-serverThis puts a google-jules-mcp binary on your PATH.
Building from source (for contributors, or to run unreleased changes):
git clone https://github.com/georgeracu/google-jules-mcp-server.git
cd google-jules-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build2. Configure your API key
Get a key from https://jules.google.com/settings#api. Set it directly in your MCP client's server config (see below) — that's the only place it needs to live for normal use.
If you're building from source and want to run npm run test:smoke or use .env for local scripts:
cp .env.example .env
# edit .env and set JULES_API_KEY3. Register the server with your MCP client
Claude Desktop — edit the config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS, %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"jules": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"],
"env": { "JULES_API_KEY": "your_actual_jules_api_key_here" }
}
}
}Claude Code:
claude mcp add jules -s user -e JULES_API_KEY=your_actual_jules_api_key_here -- npx -y google-jules-mcp-serverGitHub Copilot CLI:
copilot mcp add jules -e JULES_API_KEY=your_actual_jules_api_key_here -- npx -y google-jules-mcp-serverOr edit ~/.copilot/mcp-config.json directly:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jules": {
"type": "local",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"],
"env": { "JULES_API_KEY": "your_actual_jules_api_key_here" },
"tools": ["*"]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot Chat agent mode) — via terminal:
code --add-mcp '{"name":"jules","command":"npx","args":["-y","google-jules-mcp-server"],"env":{"JULES_API_KEY":"your_actual_jules_api_key_here"}}'Or add to .vscode/mcp.json (workspace) or via MCP: Open User Configuration (user-level):
{
"servers": {
"jules": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"],
"env": { "JULES_API_KEY": "your_actual_jules_api_key_here" }
}
}
}Cursor — add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project-only):
{
"mcpServers": {
"jules": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"],
"env": { "JULES_API_KEY": "your_actual_jules_api_key_here" }
}
}
}OpenAI Codex CLI:
codex mcp add jules --env JULES_API_KEY=your_actual_jules_api_key_here -- npx -y google-jules-mcp-serverOr edit ~/.codex/config.toml directly:
[mcp_servers.jules]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"]
env = { JULES_API_KEY = "your_actual_jules_api_key_here" }If you installed globally instead, replace "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"] with "command": "google-jules-mcp", "args": [] (and any npx -y google-jules-mcp-server in a CLI command above with just google-jules-mcp).
If you're running from a local clone instead, use "command": "node", "args": ["/absolute/path/to/google-jules-mcp-server/build/index.js"] (an absolute path to build/index.js).
Behind a corporate proxy — to support enterprise/corporate proxy setups without requiring any server-side config, the server automatically picks up proxy settings from the environment. The underlying EnvHttpProxyAgent (from undici) honours the standard HTTPS_PROXY, https_proxy, HTTP_PROXY, http_proxy, and NO_PROXY variables. What catches people out is that your MCP client spawns the server as a child process, so a variable exported in ~/.zshrc never reaches a GUI-launched app. Set it in the same env block as your API key:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jules": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "google-jules-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"JULES_API_KEY": "your_actual_jules_api_key_here",
"HTTPS_PROXY": "http://proxy.example.com:8080",
"NO_PROXY": "localhost,127.0.0.1"
}
}
}
}Proxied requests are broken in 0.2.3 and earlier, where every call fails on a gzipped response the client never decoded. If you hit that, upgrade rather than reconfigure.
Restart your client after editing its config.
4. Verify
Ask your assistant: "List my Jules repositories." You should see the jules server connected with 16 tools available.
Available Tools
Tool | Purpose |
| List GitHub repositories connected to Jules |
| Get details (branches, visibility) for one connected repository |
| Start a new asynchronous coding task |
| List sessions and their states |
| List sessions awaiting plan approval or user feedback, following pagination automatically |
| Check a session's status and recent activity |
| Send a follow-up instruction to a running session |
| Approve a session's execution plan (when |
| Retrieve the final output (PR details) of a completed session |
| Permanently delete a session |
| Archive a session without deleting it |
| Restore an archived session |
| Wait/poll for a session to reach a terminal state |
| Create a session and wait for it to complete in one call |
| Get a session's detailed activity log |
| Get a single activity by ID |
Output Size and Pagination
Everything these tools return lands in your assistant's context window, and an autonomous coding session can produce very long agent messages, progress descriptions and plans of hundreds of steps. The server therefore caps what it hands back, and says so in-band whenever it cuts something, so the assistant can decide whether to go and fetch the rest.
Tool | Cap |
| 100 characters per activity in the recent-activity digest |
| ~800 characters per entry, ~10,000 characters per page |
| 8,000 characters |
A capped entry in jules_list_activities names the sessionId and activityId needed to re-request it through jules_get_activity, which renders the same activity under the much larger single-activity budget — ten times the room, though not unlimited. The 8,000-character cap is the end of the line: there is no continuation token or offset for a single activity, so a jules_get_activity response that reports omitted characters says so explicitly rather than pointing anywhere else. Re-requesting it returns the same truncation.
If whole entries had to be dropped to stay inside the page budget, the response ends with Showing 12 of 40 activities; the fix there is a smaller limit, not the page token, since the token resumes after the entire requested page and would skip the entries you didn't see.
Pagination itself is unaffected by any of this. jules_list_sources, jules_list_sessions and jules_list_activities all accept pageSize (or limit) and pageToken, and echo the API's nextPageToken back when more results exist.
Async Workflow Pattern
Create a session — returns immediately with a session ID.
Poll every 10–30 seconds with
jules_get_status.Monitor detailed progress with
jules_list_activities.Retrieve the pull request URL once state is
COMPLETED, viajules_get_session_output.
Your assistant handles this polling loop automatically when asked to monitor a task.
Session Watcher (Stuck Sessions)
If you don't want your LLM client burning tokens polling for stuck sessions (e.g. AWAITING_PLAN_APPROVAL or AWAITING_USER_FEEDBACK), you can run the standalone session watcher. It runs independently of any MCP client and posts a JSON payload to a webhook when a session gets stuck.
Required environment variables:
JULES_API_KEY: Your Jules API key.JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL: The URL to POST the JSON payload to.
Optional environment variables:
JULES_WATCH_INTERVAL_SECONDS: The polling interval in seconds (default:60).
The payload structure:
{
"id": "session_id_here",
"title": "Session Title",
"state": "AWAITING_PLAN_APPROVAL",
"url": "https://jules.google.com/session_url"
}Running the watcher:
Via npx:
JULES_API_KEY=your_key JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL=https://hooks.slack.com/services/... npx -y google-jules-mcp-server watchVia local clone:
JULES_API_KEY=your_key JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL=https://hooks.slack.com/services/... node build/index.js watchThe watcher can also be run directly from a built checkout:
JULES_API_KEY=your_key JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL=https://your.webhook.url/here node build/watch.jsExample PM2 configuration (ecosystem.config.js):
module.exports = {
apps: [
{
name: "jules-watcher",
script: "npx",
args: "google-jules-mcp-server watch",
env: {
JULES_API_KEY: "your_key",
JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL: "https://your.webhook.url/here",
JULES_WATCH_INTERVAL_SECONDS: "60",
},
},
],
};Example systemd service (/etc/systemd/system/jules-watcher.service):
[Unit]
Description=Jules Session Watcher
[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/bin/npx google-jules-mcp-server watch
Environment="JULES_API_KEY=your_key"
Environment="JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL=https://your.webhook.url/here"
Restart=always
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.targetExample Docker one-liner:
docker run -d --name jules-watcher \
-e JULES_API_KEY=your_key \
-e JULES_WATCH_WEBHOOK_URL=https://your.webhook.url/here \
node:22 npx -y google-jules-mcp-server watchRate Limits and Quotas
Jules enforces task quotas based on subscription tier (Free: 15 daily / 3 concurrent; Google AI Pro: ~75 daily / 15 concurrent; Google AI Ultra: ~300 daily / 60 concurrent). Tasks count against quota even if they fail, on a rolling 24-hour window.
Development
See CONTRIBUTING.md for the full setup and PR checklist, and CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md for community standards.
npm run dev # tsc --watch
npm run lint # eslint
npm run format # prettier --check
npm run typecheck # tsc --noEmit
npm test # vitest run
npm run test:coverage # vitest run --coverage (enforces threshold)
npm run test:watch # vitest
npm run inspector # MCP Inspector — exercise tools without a full clientTesting strategy
Unit tests use MSW to intercept HTTP at the network layer rather than mocking the client module directly — this means core/http-client.ts's own logic (auth headers, retry/backoff, error mapping, Retry-After parsing) is exercised by tests, not just the handlers built on top of it. Fixtures in tests/fixtures/ encode real, previously-verified Jules API response shapes as MSW mock bodies; because the real client parses them through the Zod schemas at test time, a schema/fixture mismatch fails the test suite immediately.
tests/smoke/live-api.smoke.test.ts is an opt-in, read-only smoke test against the real Jules API (jules_list_sources only, to avoid spending task quota). It's excluded from npm test and CI, and only runs via:
JULES_LIVE_SMOKE_TEST=1 npm run test:smokeAdding a new tool
Add/extend the resource's
schemas.ts(Zod schema + inferred type).Add the API call to that resource's
client.ts.Add formatting logic to
format.tsand the handler +registerToolcall totools.ts.Add MSW-backed tests for the client, format, and tool-handler layers.
Troubleshooting
Tools not appearing: verify the absolute path in your client config, confirm
build/index.jsexists (npm run build), and restart the client completely."JULES_API_KEY environment variable is required": the key isn't set in your client's server config
envblock."No repositories connected to Jules": visit https://jules.google.com, connect your GitHub account, and grant repository access.
401 / 403 / 404: 401 means an invalid API key (regenerate at the settings link above), 403 means insufficient permissions or exceeded quota, 404 means the session or repository ID doesn't exist.
Every call fails with
Unexpected token '', "..." is not valid JSON: you're behind a proxy on 0.2.3 or earlier, where gzipped responses reached the parser still compressed. Upgrade to the latest release.Network error connecting to Jules API: fetch failed, or calls that hang: if your network requires a proxy, the server isn't seeing it. Exporting it in your shell isn't enough — your client spawns the server as a child process, soHTTPS_PROXYbelongs in that server'senvblock. See Behind a corporate proxy.
Security
Found a vulnerability? See SECURITY.md for how to report it privately.
API Reference
Base URL:
https://jules.googleapis.com/v1alphaAuthentication:
X-Goog-Api-KeyheaderJules web app: https://jules.google.com
License
MIT
Changelog
See GitHub Releases — every published version gets an auto-generated release with notes grouped by change type.
Available Tools
20 toolsjules_approve_planApprove Jules Execution PlanA
Approve the execution plan for a Jules session that has requirePlanApproval=true. Only needed when session state is AWAITING_PLAN_APPROVAL. View the plan first with jules_list_activities.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to approve plan for |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses the precondition (requirePlanApproval=true, AWAITING_PLAN_APPROVAL) and the action of approval. However, it does not describe the post-approval effects (e.g., execution starts) or any potential errors, so it falls short of full transparency.
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 three sentences that are concise and information-dense. It front-loads the action, then adds the condition, then gives a practical pointer without any fluff.
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?
For a simple approve operation with one parameter, the description covers the action, required precondition, and a helpful handoff to view the plan. The absence of an output schema means return values are not specified, but the description gives enough to invoke the tool correctly.
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?
The input schema already provides a description for sessionId ('Session ID to approve plan for'), and schema coverage is 100%. The tool description adds no further parameter-level detail, so the baseline of 3 applies.
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 uses a specific verb 'Approve' with a clearly defined resource 'execution plan for a Jules session' and a condition (requirePlanApproval=true). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools by indicating this is an action on a plan, not a list or session management tool.
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?
The description explicitly states 'Only needed when session state is AWAITING_PLAN_APPROVAL,' providing a clear when-to-use condition. It also tells the user to 'View the plan first with jules_list_activities,' which offers a concrete alternative preceding the action.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_archive_sessionArchive Jules SessionA
Archive a Jules session to hide it from the default session list without deleting it. Use jules_unarchive_session to restore it.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to archive |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the key effect (hidden from default list), clarifies that the session is not deleted, and implies reversibility by mentioning restore via unarchive. This is fully transparent for a simple archival operation.
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 two sentences, with the primary action and key nuance ('without deleting it') front-loaded. The second sentence points to the sibling tool for restoration. Every word earns its place; no redundancy or fluff.
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 the tool's simplicity (one parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description fully covers what an agent needs: what the tool does, the side-effect-free behavior (hide only), and how to reverse it. The sibling list supports the context, and the description aligns well with the tool's minimal scope.
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 coverage is 100% with 'sessionId' described as 'Session ID to archive'. The description adds no additional parameter context, but since the schema already documents the parameter fully, a baseline of 3 is appropriate. No extra semantics are needed for a single self-explanatory parameter.
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 clearly states the action: 'Archive a Jules session to hide it from the default session list without deleting it.' The verb 'Archive' is specific, and the resource 'Jules session' is explicit. It also distinguishes from sibling tools by explicitly contrasting with deletion and naming the corresponding unarchive tool.
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?
The description provides clear context: use this to hide a session without deleting it. It explicitly directs to 'jules_unarchive_session' as the way to restore, effectively serving as both an alternative and a when-not-to-use (if you want to fully remove, you'd use delete instead). This is excellent usage guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_bulk_create_sessionsBulk Create Jules SessionsA
Create sessions across multiple repositories, reporting each result independently.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessions | Yes | Session requests to create |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It adds the useful detail that each result is reported independently, but it does not explain failure handling, partial success behavior, side effects, or the mutating nature beyond 'create'.
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?
A single sentence that is front-loaded with the core action and includes a meaningful behavioral detail ('reporting each result independently'). No filler or redundancy.
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?
Despite the bulk nature, no annotations, and no output schema, the description provides very little operational context. It does not explain result shapes, partial failures, error reporting, or how to interpret the independent results, leaving the agent under-informed for a mutating bulk operation.
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 100%, so the schema already documents the sessions parameter and its required item fields. The description adds minimal meaning beyond the schema, mainly reinforcing the multi-repository scope.
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 clearly specifies the operation: create sessions across multiple repositories, with per-result independent reporting. It distinguishes this from the sibling jules_create_session tool by emphasizing the multi-repository bulk nature.
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?
The description implies this is for bulk creation across repositories, but it never explicitly names alternatives or states when to prefer this over jules_create_session. There is no when-not-to-use guidance or mention of scheduling or other related tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_cancel_recurring_scheduleCancel Recurring Jules ScheduleC
Cancel a recurring session schedule.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| scheduleId | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It states the action but does not disclose consequences such as whether future scheduled sessions are removed, whether existing sessions remain, or whether cancellation is reversible.
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 one short, direct sentence with no filler. It is concise, though it sacrifices useful detail for brevity.
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?
The tool is simple, but without annotations, parameter guidance, or usage context, the description is too thin. It does not explain the effect of cancellation or how to identify the correct schedule, leaving an agent to rely on inference.
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?
The schema has one parameter, scheduleId, with 0% description coverage. The description adds no meaning beyond the parameter name; it does not explain what the scheduleId refers to or suggest using jules_list_recurring_schedules to find it. The name is self-evident but underdocumented.
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 uses a specific verb ('Cancel') and resource ('recurring session schedule'), making the tool's function immediately clear. It also implicitly differentiates from siblings like jules_schedule_recurring_session and jules_list_recurring_schedules by focusing on cancellation.
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 is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives, how to obtain a valid scheduleId, or whether this should be used instead of deleting individual sessions. The intended workflow is not explained.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_create_sessionCreate Jules Coding SessionA
Start a new asynchronous coding task with Jules. Provide a detailed task description and the repository to work on. Jules runs in an isolated cloud VM and typically completes tasks in 5-60 minutes depending on complexity.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| title | No | Optional custom title for the session | |
| branch | No | Starting branch name (default: main) | main |
| prompt | Yes | Detailed task description - be specific about what needs to be done | |
| repoName | Yes | GitHub repository name | |
| repoOwner | Yes | GitHub repository owner (username or organization) | |
| autoApprove | No | Automatically approve the execution plan (default: true). Set false to manually approve with jules_approve_plan | |
| autoCreatePR | No | Automatically create pull request when task completes (default: false) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden and discloses useful traits: 'runs in an isolated cloud VM' and 'typically completes tasks in 5-60 minutes depending on complexity'. This adds behavioral context beyond the schema. It does not explicitly state that code changes will be made, but 'coding task' implies it, and the schema covers autoApprove/autoCreatePR behavior.
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 three concise sentences, each earning its place: purpose, user action, and execution context. It is front-loaded with the main intent and contains no filler or repetition, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
The description covers the tool's essence and provides timing expectations, but since there is no output schema, it does not explain what the tool returns (e.g., session ID) or how to track progress. While sibling tools exist for status, the description does not mention next steps, leaving the agent to infer the post-creation workflow.
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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description reinforces that 'prompt' should be detailed and identifies repoOwner/repoName as 'the repository to work on', but it does not add unique meaning beyond the schema. The schema already provides individual parameter descriptions, so the description adds minimal extra semantic value.
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 starts with 'Start a new asynchronous coding task with Jules' which clearly identifies the action and resource. It distinguishes this creation tool from sibling tools like jules_list_sessions, jules_get_status, and jules_delete_session by focusing on initiating a new session rather than managing existing ones.
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?
The description gives clear context for when to use: when you need to start an asynchronous coding task, providing a detailed task description and repository. It implies the async nature and typical duration, which helps the agent decide. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use it, though siblings are clearly different types of operations.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_delete_sessionDelete Jules SessionA
Permanently delete a Jules session. This cannot be undone. Use jules_archive_session instead if you may want the session back later.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to delete |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the critical behavioral trait that deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. It could additionally mention side effects (e.g., associated data removal), but the core irreversible nature is clearly stated.
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?
Two sentences, no wasted words, and the most important information (permanent deletion) is front-loaded. The alternative is provided succinctly.
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?
For a simple delete operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description is complete. It covers purpose, irreversibility, and alternative usage. The sibling context (archive/unarchive) further reinforces the distinction.
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 100%, and the only parameter (sessionId) is already described as 'Session ID to delete.' The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, which is acceptable given the high coverage and simple single-parameter nature.
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 clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Permanently delete a Jules session.' It uses a specific verb ('delete') and resource ('session'), and explicitly contrasts with sibling tool jules_archive_session, making differentiation clear.
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?
Provides explicit usage guidance: 'Use jules_archive_session instead if you may want the session back later.' This tells the agent when not to use this tool and names the alternative, making the choice unambiguous.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_execute_and_waitCreate and Wait for Jules SessionA
Create a new Jules session and immediately wait/poll for its completion. Automatically tracks progress, emits progress notifications, and returns a unified payload with final state, summary, and PR details upon resolution. Bounded by a wait limit to prevent timeouts.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| title | No | Optional custom title for the session | |
| branch | No | Starting branch name (default: main) | main |
| prompt | Yes | Detailed task description - be specific about what needs to be done | |
| repoName | Yes | GitHub repository name | |
| repoOwner | Yes | GitHub repository owner (username or organization) | |
| autoApprove | No | Automatically approve the execution plan (default: true). Set false to manually approve with jules_approve_plan | |
| autoCreatePR | No | Automatically create pull request when task completes (default: false) | |
| maxWaitSeconds | No | Maximum time to wait/poll in seconds (default: 60, max: 300) | |
| includeActivities | No | Number of recent activities to include in the output (default: 5) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided; the description carries that weight and discloses progress tracking, automatic notifications, a bounded wait to prevent infinite pending, and the return bundling of final status, summary, and PR details. Lacks explicit permission or side-effect disclosure, but for this tool type the non-destructive hint is not necessary.
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?
A single, dense paragraph is packed with meaningful details—not a blank 'summary'; it carries exactly the substance of what is needed. No wasted words, although it is a long sentence it is acceptable given complexity.
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?
It has 9 parameters, a modest but non-trivial tool; the description covers lifecycle (creation, return, progress, output), wait limits, inputs, outputs; the output schema is absent, but the description of the returned payload (final state, summary, PR details) completes it.
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?
Input schema descriptions are rich: each property has an explanation, especially prompt details, defaults, max, etc. The description adds no semantics beyond the schema but the schema already provides near-total coverage of the parameters; to that score the description provides value in explaining the purpose of select parameters.
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 a specific action ('Create a new Jules session') and resource ('wait/poll for its completion'), clearly distinguishing this from a basic creation tool by emphasizing the wait and return behavior.
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?
Provides concrete context (polling, progress notifications, PR creation, wait limits) and describes when it should be used (for synchronous task completion), but does not explicitly name competing/alternative tools or spell out when not to use it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_get_activityGet Jules ActivityA
Get a single activity from a Jules session by ID. Use jules_list_activities to find activity IDs.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID the activity belongs to | |
| activityId | Yes | Activity ID to retrieve |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the core action and does not mention error handling, permissions, return format, or what happens if the activity is not found. This minimal transparency is insufficient for a tool with no annotations.
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 exactly two sentences: one stating the purpose and one pointing to a sibling tool. It is front-loaded, direct, and contains no unnecessary words or repetition.
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?
For a simple by-ID fetch with two well-documented parameters, the description covers the essential operation and provides a valuable pointer to the list tool. However, since there is no output schema and no behavioral notes about errors or response format, it is not fully complete.
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?
The input schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions for both sessionId and activityId. The description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 applies.
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 clearly states 'Get a single activity from a Jules session by ID,' which has a specific verb, resource, and method of retrieval. It distinguishes itself from the sibling tool jules_list_activities by specifying retrieval of a single activity by ID rather than listing activities.
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?
The description includes 'Use jules_list_activities to find activity IDs,' which provides an explicit alternative for a related task. This implies the tool is for when an activity ID is already known, offering clear context on when to use this tool versus the list tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_get_session_outputGet Jules Session OutputA
Retrieve the final output and results from a completed Jules session, including pull request details. Use after session state is COMPLETED.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to get output for |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It states the return includes 'final output and results' and 'pull request details,' and implies a prerequisite that the session be completed. However, it does not disclose error behavior if used prematurely, auth requirements, or guarantee of non-mutation. Adequate but not rich.
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 two sentences, front-loaded with the action, and contains no redundant or filler text. It earns its place with the specific mention of 'pull request details' and the completion prerequisite.
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?
For a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description adequately covers the purpose and usage condition. It could be more complete by explaining what happens if the session is not completed, but given the low complexity, it is nearly complete, earning a 4.
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 100%, and the parameter 'sessionId' is already described as 'Session ID to get output for.' The description does not add additional semantic meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 clearly states the action ('Retrieve the final output and results'), the resource ('from a completed Jules session'), and even includes specific content ('including pull request details'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools by specifying the post-completion context, differentiating it from get_status and list_sessions.
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?
The description explicitly says 'Use after session state is COMPLETED,' providing clear timing guidance. It does not mention when not to use it or alternative tools, but the completion prerequisite is a strong usage guideline, earning a 4.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_get_sourceGet Jules SourceA
Get details for a single GitHub repository connected to Jules, including its branches and visibility. Use jules_list_sources to see all connected repositories.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| repoName | Yes | GitHub repository name | |
| repoOwner | Yes | GitHub repository owner (username or organization) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the specific return contents ('branches and visibility') which goes beyond the schema, but it does not explicitly state that the operation is read-only or safe, nor does it mention error behavior or permissions. However, the verb 'Get' strongly implies a safe, non-mutating operation, and the added detail about return contents provides useful transparency.
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 two sentences long, front-loaded with the main purpose, and follows with a precise pointer to the alternative sibling tool. Every sentence contributes value with no unnecessary filler.
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?
For a simple two-parameter get operation with no output schema, the description covers the key scope, return contents (branches, visibility), and the relationship to the sibling listing tool. It lacks explicit error behavior or prerequisites, but these are less critical for a straightforward read operation. The guidance is sufficient for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly.
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 100%, with both repoOwner and repoName fully described in the input schema. The description does not add any additional parameter-level context beyond what the schema already provides, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 clearly states the function: 'Get details for a single GitHub repository connected to Jules, including its branches and visibility.' This uses a specific verb and resource, and it distinguishes from the sibling tool 'jules_list_sources' by focusing on a single repository rather than all.
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?
The description explicitly provides usage guidance with 'Use jules_list_sources to see all connected repositories,' which tells the agent when to use this tool vs an alternative. It implies that this tool is for individual repository lookup, while the sibling handles listing all connected sources.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_get_statusGet Jules Session StatusA
Check the current status and recent activity of a Jules session. Use this to poll for progress and completion. Sessions typically take 5-60 minutes to complete.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to check | |
| includeActivities | No | Number of recent activities to include (default: 3) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It adds useful behavioral context by indicating the tool is for repeated polling and the typical duration, implying it's safe to call. However, it does not explicitly state that it is read-only, disclose error behavior, or mention any side effects or permissions needed.
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 two sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose, and includes only essential usage guidance (polling and typical duration). No filler or redundancy.
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 the tool's simplicity (2 params, no output schema, no annotations), the description adequately covers purpose, usage, and typical duration. It lacks mention of return structure or error cases, but the description sets expectations for polling and completion, making it complete enough for most AI agents.
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 100% for both parameters (sessionId and includeActivities), so the baseline is 3. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema already provides, except arguably the 'recent activity' phrase aligns with includeActivities, but that's redundant.
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 clearly states the tool checks 'current status and recent activity of a Jules session,' which is a specific verb and resource. It differentiates from siblings like jules_get_session_output (which presumably retrieves final output) and jules_list_activities by focusing on session status and polling, while explicitly noting the duration range.
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?
The description gives explicit usage context: 'Use this to poll for progress and completion,' and provides expected time bounds ('Sessions typically take 5-60 minutes'). It does not name alternative tools or state when not to use it, but the context is clear for a polling tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_list_activitiesList Jules Session ActivitiesB
Get detailed activity log for a Jules session. Activities include plan generation, progress updates, messages, and completion events. Most recent activities appear first.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Number of activities to retrieve (default: 10) | |
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to get activities for |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden. It implies a read-only operation (listing) and notes ordering ('most recent first'), but does not explicitly state that it has no side effects or mention any constraints like authorization or rate limits.
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 highly concise, consisting of two sentences that pack the essential action, purpose, and behavior. It is front-loaded with the main verb and contains no redundant or extraneous information.
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?
The description covers the essential context: what is returned (activity log), what types of activities are included, and the ordering. It does not describe the response format or error handling, but for a simple read operation this is adequate.
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?
Both parameters (sessionId and limit) are already described in the schema with clear meanings. The tool description adds no extra semantic detail beyond the schema, such as how limit interacts with the ordering or any additional constraints.
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 clearly states the action ('Get detailed activity log') and resource ('a Jules session'), and implies a collection via 'activity log'. It is distinguishable from the sibling 'jules_get_activity' (singular), though it doesn't explicitly say 'list'.
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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'jules_get_activity' for a specific activity or 'jules_list_sessions' for sessions. The description does not mention any selection criteria or comparison.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_list_recurring_schedulesList Recurring Jules SchedulesA
List persistent recurring session schedules.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. The verb 'List' implies a read-only operation and 'persistent' adds some context, but the description does not disclose output shape, whether canceled or expired schedules are included, or any pagination behavior. It does not contradict any annotations.
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 a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. 'Persistent' adds a meaningful nuance beyond the title, and the structure makes the tool's purpose immediately scannable.
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?
For a zero-parameter read-only listing tool, this description is largely complete: it names the exact resource returned. There is no output schema and no mention of status filtering, but the simplicity of the operation means the missing details are minor and partly captured under usage guidelines.
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?
The input schema is empty with zero properties and schema description coverage is 100%, so there are no parameters that need documentation. With zero parameters, the baseline of 4 applies and the description does not need to add parameter-level meaning.
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 a specific action, 'List', and a specific resource, 'persistent recurring session schedules', making the purpose immediately clear. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like jules_list_sessions, which lists sessions rather than schedules, and jules_schedule_recurring_session, which creates schedules.
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?
The usage context is implied by the wording: use this tool to view existing recurring session schedules. However, there is no explicit guidance about when not to use it or how it compares to alternatives like jules_list_sessions or jules_cancel_recurring_schedule.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_list_sessionsList Jules SessionsA
List all your Jules sessions with their current states. Useful for finding session IDs or checking on multiple tasks.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pageSize | No | Number of sessions per page (default: 10) | |
| pageToken | No | Token for pagination to get the next page |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the read-only listing behavior and that states are included, but it does not clarify pagination behavior (e.g., 'all' may require multiple pages) or any other constraints. This is a minor transparency gap.
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 two sentences, front-loaded with the action ('List all your Jules sessions') and includes a practical use case. Every word earns its place, with no redundant information.
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?
The tool is simple, but with no output schema and no annotations, the description only partially covers return values ('current states') and does not mention pagination semantics. It is adequate for basic selection but not fully complete without additional inference.
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?
The input schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional parameter information, meaning no extra credit for clarifying semantics beyond the schema.
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 uses a specific verb 'List' with the resource 'Jules sessions' and adds 'with their current states', making it clear what the tool does. This distinguishes it from siblings like jules_create_session or jules_get_status, which have different purposes.
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?
The description provides clear context by stating 'Useful for finding session IDs or checking on multiple tasks', indicating when to use the tool. It does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions, but the use case is well implied.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_list_sourcesList Jules SourcesA
List all GitHub repositories connected to Jules. You must install the Jules GitHub app at https://jules.google.com before repositories appear here.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| filter | No | AIP-160 filter expression to narrow the results (e.g. by repo owner) | |
| pageSize | No | Number of sources to fetch per page (default: 50) |
TDQS
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 usefully discloses that results depend on the GitHub app being installed, but it does not describe output shape, pagination behavior, or explicitly confirm read-only behavior beyond the verb 'List'.
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 two concise sentences: the purpose is front-loaded, and the critical prerequisite is stated in the second sentence. There is no repetition of schema fields or unnecessary detail.
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?
For a simple list operation with two optional, well-documented parameters, the description and schema together are nearly complete. The main gap is the lack of return-format details, but that is minor for an intuitive list-repositories operation.
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 100%, with clear descriptions for both filter and pageSize, so the baseline is 3. The tool description adds no parameter-specific meaning beyond what the input schema already provides.
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 a specific verb and resource: 'List all GitHub repositories connected to Jules.' It clearly clarifies that 'sources' are GitHub repositories, distinguishing this from the sibling session, schedule, and activity tools.
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?
The description conveys a clear prerequisite: the Jules GitHub app must be installed before repositories appear. It does not explicitly contrast this with jules_get_source or other alternatives, but the 'List all' scope and installation context give a clear sense of when to use it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_list_stuck_sessionsList Stuck Jules SessionsA
List sessions that are waiting for plan approval or user feedback, following pagination automatically.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pageSize | No | Number of sessions to fetch per page (default: 50) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description bears the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It discloses that pagination is handled automatically, but it does not explicitly state that the operation is read-only or describe other potential behaviors like rate limits or response characteristics. This is a moderate but not comprehensive disclosure.
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 a single, well-structured sentence that communicates the core purpose and key behavior without any unnecessary words or repetition.
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?
For a simple list tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description defines the term 'stuck', explains the tool's scope, and mentions automatic pagination. It is mostly complete, though it could briefly mention what the response contains or compare with sibling list tools.
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?
The only parameter (pageSize) is fully documented in the schema with a default and description. The description's mention of automatic pagination adds mild context but does not significantly enhance the parameter's meaning beyond the schema.
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 uses a specific verb ('List') and identifies the resource ('sessions') with a clear scope ('waiting for plan approval or user feedback'). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like jules_list_sessions and jules_wait_for_session.
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?
The description clearly indicates when to use the tool: to list sessions stuck in waiting states. It also notes automatic pagination. However, it does not explicitly name alternative tools or state when NOT to use it, so it stops short of a perfect score.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_schedule_recurring_sessionSchedule Recurring Jules SessionC
Create a persistent cron schedule for recurring Jules sessions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| cron | Yes | Cron expression | |
| title | No | ||
| branch | No | main | |
| prompt | Yes | ||
| repoName | Yes | ||
| repoOwner | Yes | ||
| autoApprove | No | ||
| autoCreatePR | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description must carry the behavioral burden, and it only discloses durability ('persistent') and recurrence ('cron'). It does not state whether a session runs immediately upon scheduling, whether duplicate schedules are allowed or overwritten, what the default autoApprove/autoCreatePR behavior implies for future autonomous runs, or what the response contains.
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?
A single 10-word sentence with zero filler; 'persistent' and 'cron' earn their place by conveying durability and recurrence. It is efficiently front-loaded, though given the 8-parameter complexity and 19 siblings, the brevity veers toward under-specification rather than ideal conciseness.
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?
For a tool with 8 parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and 13% schema coverage, one sentence is far from complete. Missing context includes the return format (does it return a schedule ID?), the relationship to jules_cancel_recurring_schedule/jules_list_recurring_schedules, and the operational consequence that scheduled sessions will run autonomously on a recurring basis.
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 only 13% (only 'cron' has a terse description), so the description must compensate, but it mentions no parameters at all. While repoOwner/repoName/prompt are self-evident by name, autoApprove and autoCreatePR carry behavioral meaning (autonomous approval, PR creation on each run) that neither the schema nor the description clarifies.
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 a specific action ('Create'), a specific resource ('persistent cron schedule for recurring Jules sessions'), and the scope (recurring vs one-off). This clearly separates it from one-off session tools like jules_create_session and jules_bulk_create_sessions, though it does not explicitly name a sibling as the gold-standard examples do.
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 is given on when to choose this tool over alternatives. With 19 siblings including jules_create_session, jules_bulk_create_sessions, jules_list_recurring_schedules, and jules_cancel_recurring_schedule, the absence of any routing cue ('use X for one-off sessions') leaves the agent to infer the decision criteria.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_send_messageSend Message to Jules SessionA
Send a follow-up message or instruction to a running Jules session. Jules will respond in the next activity, which you can see with jules_list_activities or jules_get_status.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| message | Yes | Message or instruction to send to Jules | |
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to send message to |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It adds a key behavioral trait: Jules will respond in the next activity, indicating asynchronous behavior. However, it doesn't disclose error conditions, side effects, or authentication requirements, leaving some ambiguity.
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?
Two concise sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose and immediately useful next steps. No wasted words.
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?
For a simple message-sending tool with two parameters and no output schema, the description covers the purpose, the session context, and where to see the response. It doesn't elaborate on failure modes, but that's acceptable given the tool's simplicity.
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?
The schema already has 100% coverage for both parameters (sessionId and message), so the description doesn't add significant semantic value. It reinforces that the message is a follow-up and requires a sessionId, but provides no extra format or constraint details beyond the schema.
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 clearly states the tool sends a follow-up message or instruction to a running Jules session, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like jules_list_activities or jules_get_status by focusing on the act of sending a message to an existing session.
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?
The description gives context that it's for running sessions and directs the user to check the response via jules_list_activities or jules_get_status. It implies the use case of sending follow-up messages but doesn't explicitly contrast with alternatives like jules_approve_plan or state prerequisites beyond 'running'.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_unarchive_sessionUnarchive Jules SessionA
Restore a previously archived Jules session so it appears in the default session list again.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to unarchive |
TDQS
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 states the action and result but does not disclose side effects, reversibility, error behavior (e.g., if the session is not archived), or any permissions/security implications.
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 a single, focused sentence that front-loads the action and outcome. Every word earns its place, with no redundancy or filler.
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?
The tool is simple (one parameter, no output schema, no annotations), and the description clarifies the primary purpose and result. However, it omits edge-case behavior and fails to provide any safety or side-effect context, which is a gap given the total lack of annotations.
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?
The single parameter sessionId is fully described in the schema ('Session ID to unarchive'), and the description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema. Since schema coverage is 100%, the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 uses the specific verb 'Restore' and clearly identifies the resource ('previously archived Jules session') and the outcome ('appears in the default session list again'). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like jules_archive_session and jules_delete_session.
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?
The description implies the tool is for reversing an archive operation, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives, nor does it mention any exclusions or prerequisites. The context is clear but not comparative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
jules_wait_for_sessionWait for Jules Session to CompleteA
Wait/poll for a Jules session to complete. Automatically tracks progress, emits progress notifications, and returns a unified payload with final state, summary, and PR details upon resolution. Bounded by a wait limit to prevent timeouts.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionId | Yes | Session ID to wait/poll for | |
| maxWaitSeconds | No | Maximum time to wait/poll in seconds (default: 60, max: 300) | |
| includeActivities | No | Number of recent activities to include in the output (default: 5) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It explains that the tool polls, tracks progress, emits progress notifications, returns a unified payload with final state/details, and is bounded by a wait limit to prevent timeouts. This gives the agent a clear picture of what happens without repeating annotation data.
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 extremely concise at two sentences, opens with the core purpose, and every clause adds value (tracks progress, emits notifications, returns payload, bounded wait). There is zero redundancy or filler, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.
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 the lack of an output schema, the description adequately explains the return payload (unified payload with final state, summary, and PR details) and mentions timeout prevention. It doesn't cover error handling or specific edge cases, but for a wait/poll tool this is sufficient. The presence of siblings like jules_get_status might imply more granular reads, but the description is complete enough for successful invocation.
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 coverage is 100% for the three parameters (sessionId, maxWaitSeconds, includeActivities). The description adds minimal parameter-specific meaning—it only hints at the wait limit ('bounded by a wait limit') and the unified payload, but doesn't elaborate on how includeActivities affects output. With high schema coverage, baseline is 3, and the description doesn't exceed that.
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 clearly states the tool's purpose: to wait/poll for a Jules session to complete. It uses a specific verb ('wait/poll') and resource ('Jules session'), and distinguishes itself from siblings like jules_execute_and_wait by focusing solely on waiting for an existing session rather than executing a new one.
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?
The description implies when to use this tool: when you have a session ID and need to wait for its completion. It mentions it automatically tracks progress and emits notifications, suggesting it's more comprehensive than simple polling. However, it doesn't explicitly state when NOT to use it or compare it to alternatives like jules_get_status, though the context of 'wait/poll' provides clear usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
6 tool updates
v0.3.2- Added
jules_bulk_create_sessions - Added
jules_cancel_recurring_schedule - Changed
jules_list_activities1 field changed- removed
Input schema / properties / pageTokenRemoved value: -{ - "description": "Token for pagination to get the next page", - "type": "string" -}
- Added
jules_list_recurring_schedules - Changed
jules_list_sources3 fields changed- added
Input schema / properties / pageSize / defaultAdded value: +50 - changed
Input schema / properties / pageSize / descriptionPrevious value: -"Number of items per page"New value: +"Number of sources to fetch per page (default: 50)" - removed
Input schema / properties / pageTokenRemoved value: -{ - "description": "Token for pagination to get the next page", - "type": "string" -}
- Added
jules_schedule_recurring_session
3 tool updates
v0.3.1- Added
jules_execute_and_wait - Added
jules_list_stuck_sessions - Added
jules_wait_for_session
1 tool update
v0.2.0- Changed
jules_list_sources1 field changed- added
Input schema / properties / filterAdded value: +{ + "description": "AIP-160 filter expression to narrow the results (e.g. by repo owner)", + "type": "string" +}
13 tool updates
v0.1.0- First observed
jules_approve_plan - First observed
jules_archive_session - First observed
jules_create_session - First observed
jules_delete_session - First observed
jules_get_activity - First observed
jules_get_session_output - First observed
jules_get_source - First observed
jules_get_status - First observed
jules_list_activities - First observed
jules_list_sessions - First observed
jules_list_sources - First observed
jules_send_message - First observed
jules_unarchive_session
TDQS
Scored across 20 tools
Most tools target distinct resources and actions, but the monitoring tools (get_status, list_activities, get_activity, wait_for_session) have overlapping purposes and could cause some selection hesitation. Descriptions generally clarify the differences, so ambiguity is limited to a few related tools.
All tools share a consistent jules_ prefix and follow a clear verb_noun pattern such as create_session, list_sessions, archive_session, and get_activity. This makes the API predictable and easy to navigate.
With 20 tools, the server is on the higher end of the ideal range, but the count is justified by the breadth of session management, source management, recurring schedules, and activity monitoring. A few tools like jules_get_activity and jules_list_stuck_sessions are somewhat specialized but still serve distinct workflows.
The server covers the main Jules lifecycle well: create, list, monitor, interact, output retrieval, archive, delete, bulk operations, and recurring schedules. The most notable gap is the lack of an explicit cancel/terminate action for a running session, though send_message may serve as a partial workaround.
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