Polarion MCP Server

getJob

Read-only

Fetch a single asynchronous job by ID to poll its completion status and retrieve result details.

Instructions

Returns the specified Job. Cardinality: targets a single item by ID. For the full collection or a batch, use getJobs instead.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`jobId`	Yes	The asynchronous job's ID, returned when the triggering call responds with a `jobs` resource. Poll getJob with this ID to check completion status.
`fields`	No	Sparse fieldset selector: an object keyed by resource type (e.g. `workitems`) whose value is a comma-separated list of attribute names to return (e.g. `id,title,status`), reducing payload size. Omit to return the default field set.
`include`	No	Comma-separated list of related resource types to embed in the response (e.g. `author,attachments`) so they don't require a separate follow-up call. Omit to return only the primary resource.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`data`	No
`links`	No
`included`	No	Related entities might be returned, see <a href="https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871" target="_blank">REST API User Guide</a>.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed3 schema fields changedv1.2.0Sep 17, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / fields / description

Previous value: -"Filter returned resource fields. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."New value: +"Sparse fieldset selector: an object keyed by resource type (e.g. `workitems`) whose value is a comma-separated list of attribute names to return (e.g. `id,title,status`), reducing payload size. Omit to return the default field set."

changedInput schema / properties / include / description

Previous value: -"Include related entities. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."New value: +"Comma-separated list of related resource types to embed in the response (e.g. `author,attachments`) so they don't require a separate follow-up call. Omit to return only the primary resource."

changedInput schema / properties / jobId / description

Previous value: -"The Job ID."New value: +"The asynchronous job's ID, returned when the triggering call responds with a `jobs` resource. Poll getJob with this ID to check completion status."

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"
+        },
+        "meta": {
+          "properties": {
+            "errors": {
+              "items": {
+                "properties": {
+                  "detail": {
+                    "description": "Human-readable explanation specific to this occurrence of the problem.",
+                    "example": "Unexpected token, BEGIN_ARRAY expected, but was : BEGIN_OBJECT (at $.data)",
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  "source": {
+                    "properties": {
+                      "parameter": {
+                        "description": "String indicating which URI query parameter caused the error.",
+                        "example": "revision",
+                        "type": "string"
+                      },
+                      "pointer": {
+                        "description": "JSON Pointer to the associated entity in the request document.",
+                        "example": "$.data",
+                        "type": "string"
+                      },
+                      "resource": {
+                        "description": "Resource causing the error.",
+                        "properties": {
+                          "id": {
+                            "example": "MyProjectId/id",
+                            "type": "string"
+                          },
+                          "type": {
+                            "example": "type",
+                            "type": "string"
+                          }
+                        },
+                        "type": "object"
+                      }
+                    },
+                    "type": "object"
+                  },
+                  "status": {
+                    "description": "HTTP status code applicable to this problem.",
+                    "example": "400",
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  "title": {
+                    "description": "Short, human-readable summary of the problem.",
+                    "example": "Bad Request",
+                    "type": "string"
+                  }
+                },
+                "type": "object"
+              },
+              "type": "array"
+            }
+          },
+          "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"
+                },
+                "meta": {
+                  "properties": {
+                    "totalCount": {
+                      "format": "int32",
+                      "type": "integer"
+                    }
+                  },
+                  "type": "object"
+                }
+              },
+              "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"
+    },
+    "included": {
+      "description": "Related entities might be returned, see <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a>.",
+      "items": {
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "links": {
+      "properties": {
+        "self": {
+          "example": "server-host-name/application-path/jobs/MyJobId",
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "type": "object"
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

Changed2 schema fields changedSep 7, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / fields / description

Previous value: -"Filter returned resource fields. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20231017526942799.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."New value: +"Filter returned resource fields. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."

changedInput schema / properties / include / description

Previous value: -"Include related entities. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20231017526942799.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."New value: +"Include related entities. See <a href=\"https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/230235217/PL20250606201928474.polarion_help_sc.xid2134849/xid2134871\" target=\"_blank\">REST API User Guide</a> for details."

First observedv1.0.0Jun 13, 2026

TDQS

A4.4/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true, so the description's emphasis on polling is additional context that helps the agent understand the asynchronous nature. However, it doesn't state potential 'not found' behavior or that repeated calls may be needed; still, the polling hint adds value beyond annotations.

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?

Two sentences: first states the core purpose, second provides the alternative. No fluff, and the cardinality note is front-loaded, making it easy to scan. Perfectly concise.

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 is sufficient for a read operation with a rich schema and output schema. It explains the polling context via jobId. Missing details like error handling or cache behavior, but that's not critical for correct invocation. The presence of output schema reduces the need to describe return values.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The schema covers 100% of parameters, so baseline is 3. The description of jobId in the schema explains its origin, and the fields/include parameters have detailed descriptions in the schema. The tool description itself doesn't elaborate on parameters, but the schema is rich, so the description adds minimal but sufficient value. Slightly above baseline because the schema is very clear.

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 that the tool returns a single Job by ID, which is a specific verb and resource. It also explicitly distinguishes it from getJobs for collection/batch retrieval, making it unambiguous even among many sibling tools.

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 alternative (getJobs) for full collection or batch operations, but doesn't elaborate on when to use this versus other related tools like getJobLogContent or getJobResultFileContent. It implies this is for checking status, but could explicitly state not for fetching logs/results.

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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