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Convert JSON Resume data into professional PDF resumes with customizable layouts, fonts, styling, and automatic formatting for job applications.

Instructions

Generate a professional resume PDF from JSON Resume format. Supports layout customization, date/locale formatting, styling, fonts, and automatic page breaks.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
filenameNoOptional logical filename (metadata only). Storage uses UUID. Defaults to "resume.pdf".
resumeYesResume data in JSON Resume format
fontNoFont for the PDF. Defaults to "auto" (system font detection). Built-ins are limited to ASCII; provide a path or URL for full Unicode.
pageSizeNoPage size preset (default: "LETTER"). Use "A4" for international standard.
backgroundColorNoPage background color (hex like "#fffff0" or named color like "ivory"). Default: white.
sectionsNoSections configuration for section ordering and field templates
layoutNoSpatial arrangement of sections. Omit for single-column (default). Use style: "two-column" with columns config for sidebar layouts.
stylingNoTypography and styling options

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
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 mentions output generation and features but fails to describe critical behaviors such as error handling, performance characteristics (e.g., processing time), or side effects (e.g., file storage implications). For a complex tool with 8 parameters, this is a significant gap.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose. It avoids redundancy and wastes no words, though it could be slightly more structured by separating key features into bullet points for better readability.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's complexity (8 parameters, nested objects) and the presence of an output schema, the description is minimally adequate. However, without annotations and with no guidance on usage or behavioral traits, it leaves significant gaps for an agent to understand when and how to invoke this tool effectively.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters thoroughly. The description adds minimal value by listing high-level features like 'layout customization' and 'styling', which loosely map to parameters but do not provide additional semantic context beyond what the schema offers.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the specific action ('Generate a professional resume PDF') and the input format ('from JSON Resume format'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like pdf-document or pdf-image. It also mentions key capabilities like layout customization and styling, which helps differentiate its purpose.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like pdf-document or pdf-layout. It lists features but does not indicate prerequisites, constraints, or typical scenarios for usage, leaving the agent to infer context from tool names alone.

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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