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housecall-pro-mcp

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Create Job

create_job

Need to add a job to Housecall Pro? Submit the required API body with customer, schedule, address, and line items to create it.

Instructions

Create a new job. Provide body matching Housecall Pro's create-job fields (customer_id, addresses, schedule, line_items, etc). Docs: https://docs.housecallpro.com/docs/housecall-public-api/2dcf481ed7d69-create-a-job

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYesRaw JSON request body, matching the field names in Housecall Pro's docs for this exact endpoint (linked in this tool's description). This is passed straight through -- confirm field names against the docs before calling.
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions the body fields and links to docs, but does not disclose side effects, authentication requirements, rate limits, or response format. This is acceptable for a simple create operation but lacks deeper behavioral 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 two sentences, front-loaded with the purpose, and includes a doc link. Every sentence earns its place with no waste.

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?

The tool has a complex body parameter and no output schema. The description links to official docs for field details, but does not describe the response or error behavior. This is sufficient for basic use but not fully complete.

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 with a descriptive text. The tool description adds example field names (customer_id, addresses, schedule, line_items), providing extra semantic context beyond the schema's generic 'Raw JSON' description.

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 'Create a new job', which is a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like create_estimate or create_customer by explicitly naming the target resource.

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 makes the use case obvious: you use this to create a job. It provides clear context but does not explicitly contrast with alternatives or mention when not to use it.

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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