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run_job_now

Immediately trigger a scheduled task using its task ID, enabling on-demand execution without waiting for the predetermined schedule.

Instructions

Trigger a scheduled task immediately.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
task_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate the tool is not read-only and not idempotent, and the description's 'Trigger' is consistent with those. The added word 'immediately' clarifies that execution happens now rather than at the scheduled time, but the description does not disclose possible side effects, failure modes, or whether the call blocks.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundant restatement. It earns its place by stating the action, resource, and immediacy in five words.

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?

For a one-parameter tool with annotations, the description is close to adequate, but it omits important context such as prerequisite that the task must already be scheduled and what happens after triggering. The lack of an output schema and absence of any return-value note leave minor ambiguity for the agent.

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

Parameters3/5

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

The single parameter task_id is contextualized by the description as identifying the scheduled task to trigger, matching the schema's 'Task Id' title. With 0% schema description coverage, this is minimal but sufficient for a single well-named string parameter, though it does not mention where to obtain the task_id.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description uses the specific verb 'Trigger' and identifies the resource as 'a scheduled task,' making it clear the tool executes an existing job immediately rather than creating or canceling one. It is clear and unambiguous, though it does not explicitly name sibling tools such as schedule_job or cancel_job to draw the distinction.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description gives no when-to-use guidance or alternatives. It does not state that the task must already exist, how to obtain a valid task_id, or that schedule_job/list_jobs are the relevant siblings for creating or finding tasks.

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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