Polarion MCP Server

executeJob

Run a Polarion job by ID with optional scope and parameters. Preview the exact request using dry_run before executing.

Instructions

Executes a Job. Effect: triggers a server-side action rather than a plain resource creation — whether repeating it is safe, a no-op, or rejected depends on the specific action; treat it as not guaranteed idempotent. Tip: set dry_run: true first to preview the exact request Polarion would receive, without changing anything. On tools with a typed output schema, this preview is returned as an error-flagged result since it is not real tool output -- read the text content regardless of that flag.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`dry_run`	No	If true, validates the request and returns the exact request that would be sent to Polarion — with the Authorization header redacted and any binary payload summarized by byte length — without actually sending it.
`requestBody`	Yes	Execute Job parameters.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`data`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedv1.2.0Sep 17, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / dry_run / description

Previous value: -"If true, validate and return the request that would be sent without calling Polarion."New value: +"If true, validates the request and returns the exact request that would be sent to Polarion — with the Authorization header redacted and any binary payload summarized by byte length — without actually sending it."

Changed1 schema field changedv1.1.0Sep 11, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "data": {
+      "properties": {
+        "attributes": {
+          "properties": {
+            "jobId": {
+              "example": "example",
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "name": {
+              "example": "example",
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "state": {
+              "example": "example",
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "status": {
+              "properties": {
+                "message": {
+                  "example": "message",
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "type": {
+                  "enum": [
+                    "OK",
+                    "CANCELLED",
+                    "FAILED",
+                    "UNKNOWN"
+                  ],
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "example": "MyJobId",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "links": {
+          "properties": {
+            "downloads": {
+              "example": [
+                "https://example.com/polarion/download/filename1",
+                "https://example.com/polarion/download/filename2"
+              ],
+              "items": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "type": "array"
+            },
+            "log": {
+              "example": "server-host-name/application-path/polarion/job-report?jobId=MyJobId",
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "self": {
+              "example": "server-host-name/application-path/jobs/MyJobId",
+              "type": "string"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "relationships": {
+          "properties": {
+            "document": {
+              "properties": {
+                "data": {
+                  "properties": {
+                    "id": {
+                      "example": "MyProjectId/MySpaceId/MyDocumentId",
+                      "type": "string"
+                    },
+                    "type": {
+                      "enum": [
+                        "documents"
+                      ],
+                      "type": "string"
+                    }
+                  },
+                  "type": "object"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "documents": {
+              "properties": {
+                "data": {
+                  "items": {
+                    "properties": {
+                      "id": {
+                        "example": "MyProjectId/MySpaceId/MyDocumentId",
+                        "type": "string"
+                      },
+                      "type": {
+                        "enum": [
+                          "documents"
+                        ],
+                        "type": "string"
+                      }
+                    },
+                    "type": "object"
+                  },
+                  "type": "array"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "project": {
+              "properties": {
+                "data": {
+                  "properties": {
+                    "id": {
+                      "example": "MyProjectId",
+                      "type": "string"
+                    },
+                    "type": {
+                      "enum": [
+                        "projects"
+                      ],
+                      "type": "string"
+                    }
+                  },
+                  "type": "object"
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            }
+          },
+          "type": "object"
+        },
+        "type": {
+          "enum": [
+            "jobs"
+          ],
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

AddedSep 7, 2026

TDQS

A4.4/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

The description discloses critical behavioral traits beyond the annotations: it triggers a server-side action, is not guaranteed idempotent (reinforcing idempotentHint=false), and explains the dry_run preview behavior, including the fact that the preview is returned as an error-flagged result and instructs the agent to read the text content regardless. This goes beyond the annotations and provides actionable context.

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 concise (4 sentences) and well-structured: it starts with the purpose, then the effect and idempotency caveat, followed by a practical tip and a clarification about the preview output. Every sentence provides essential information without redundancy.

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

Completeness4/5

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

The description covers the core action, the non-idempotent nature, and the dry_run preview mechanism. The presence of an output schema handles return-value documentation, and annotations cover safety hints. A minor gap is the lack of explicit success criteria, but that is likely addressed by the output schema. Overall, it is sufficiently complete for an agent to invoke the tool correctly.

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 input schema already has 100% coverage with detailed descriptions for all parameters, including dry_run's behavior, requestBody structure, and field meanings. The description's tip about using dry_run first adds a usage recommendation but no new parameter semantics. The schema does the heavy lifting, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 tool's purpose: 'Executes a Job.' It also specifies the effect as a server-side action rather than plain resource creation, distinguishing it from read-only job tools like getJobs, getJob, and getJobResultFileContent. The verb and resource are specific, making the tool's function unambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides a clear usage recommendation: 'set dry_run: true first to preview the exact request Polarion would receive, without changing anything.' It also warns that idempotency is not guaranteed, guiding the agent on how to handle repetition. However, it does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools (e.g., getJobs), though the distinction is implicit from the action-oriented nature of the tool.

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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