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Run Ml Project

run_ml_project

Execute an AutoML pipeline automation project by providing its project ID, then retrieve the generated outputs and logs.

Instructions

Run an AutoML pipeline automation project.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
project_idYesID of the project to run.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The annotations are all false (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc.), so they convey little about side effects, and the description adds nothing further. For an action that runs an ML project, an agent would need to know whether execution is asynchronous, whether it consumes compute resources, and whether repeated runs are safe; none of this is disclosed. The description therefore provides no behavioral transparency beyond the minimal structured fields.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler, making it easy to scan. The wording is slightly redundant ('AutoML pipeline automation project') but the length is appropriate for the tool's simplicity.

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

Completeness2/5

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

While an output schema exists, so return values are presumably defined, the description is too thin for an action-oriented tool. It omits critical context such as whether running the project starts an asynchronous job, how to monitor or cancel it, and whether any prerequisites exist. This makes the tool incomplete for an agent deciding whether and how to invoke it.

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%: the single parameter project_id is documented as 'ID of the project to run.' The description adds no additional parameter context, such as how to find valid project IDs or any required format. Per the baseline for high schema coverage, this is acceptable but not enhanced.

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 specifies the action 'Run' and the resource 'an AutoML pipeline automation project,' which clearly indicates this tool executes a project rather than creating or listing it. However, the phrase 'AutoML pipeline automation project' is somewhat jargon-heavy and doesn't clarify what 'running' entails (e.g., starting a job, triggering a pipeline), preventing a top score.

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?

No guidance is provided about when to use this tool versus its siblings, such as list_ml_projects or create_ml_project. The description does not mention prerequisites (e.g., project must already exist) or how to obtain a project_id. This leaves the agent to infer sequencing and alternatives on its own.

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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