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Claude Tools API

The Claude MCP server exposes twenty-one tools. All tools are registered under the claude_reviewer server name (configurable in your .mcp.json).

review​

Send code, plans, or diffs for structured review.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
contentstringYesThe content to review (max 500KB)
contextstringNoAdditional context for the reviewer

Response​

interface ReviewResult {
verdict: "APPROVED" | "NEEDS_REVISION";
issues: ReviewIssue[];
suggestions: string[];
}

interface ReviewIssue {
severity: "critical" | "major" | "minor";
description: string;
recommendation: string;
}

Example​

Input:

{
"content": "function login(user, pass) {\n const query = `SELECT * FROM users WHERE name='${user}' AND pass='${pass}'`;\n return db.exec(query);\n}",
"context": "Authentication module for the web API"
}

Output:

{
"verdict": "NEEDS_REVISION",
"issues": [
{
"severity": "critical",
"description": "SQL injection vulnerability via string interpolation",
"recommendation": "Use parameterized queries: db.prepare('SELECT * FROM users WHERE name=? AND pass=?').get(user, pass)"
}
],
"suggestions": [
"Hash passwords instead of storing/comparing plaintext",
"Add rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks"
]
}

ask​

Ask Claude a freeform question about code.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
questionstringYesThe question to ask (max 500KB)
cwdstringNoWorking directory for file access

Response​

Plain text string with Claude's response.

Example​

Input:

{
"question": "What design pattern does the server-factory.ts module use?",
"cwd": "/path/to/project"
}

Output:

"The server-factory.ts module uses the Factory pattern. The createServer() function
acts as a factory that takes a ServerConfig object and returns a configured McpServer
instance. This centralizes server creation logic and ensures consistent configuration
across all three bridge servers (Claude, Codex, Copilot)."

code_review​

Specialized tool for reviewing git diffs.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
diffstringYesThe git diff to review (max 500KB)
contextstringNoAdditional context for the review

Response​

Same ReviewResult structure as the review tool.

Example​

Input:

{
"diff": "diff --git a/src/auth.ts b/src/auth.ts\n--- a/src/auth.ts\n+++ b/src/auth.ts\n@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@\n+ if (!token) return null;\n const decoded = jwt.verify(token, SECRET);",
"context": "Adding null check for missing auth tokens"
}

Resume & Career Tools​

All 18 tools below are also available on the Codex and Copilot servers with identical parameters. All return plain text with structured AI-generated content. For full methodology details and usage examples, see SKILLS.md and the Resume Tools Guide.

career_fact_extractor​

Extract a structured, fact-ID-tagged database of career facts from any source material. Use before resume_tailor to enforce truthful, evidence-mapped tailoring.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
source_materialstringYesResume, LinkedIn profile, brag doc, performance reviews, project notes — any source of career information (max 100KB)
additional_contextstringNoTarget role, industry, or any other relevant context

Example​

{
"source_material": "Jane Smith, Senior PM at Acme 2021–2024. Led checkout redesign, cart abandonment dropped from 68% to 41%...",
"additional_context": "Targeting Staff PM roles at Series B startups"
}

Workflow​

Run career_fact_extractor first, then pass its output as the career_facts parameter to resume_tailor for fully evidence-mapped tailoring.

cover_letter_generator​

Generate a personalized cover letter with match analysis, alternative hooks, and interview talking points.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesCandidate's resume or experience summary
job_descriptionstringYesFull job posting text
company_namestringYesName of the target company
role_titlestringYesTitle of the role being applied for
additional_contextstringNoMutual connections, company news, personal motivation

Example​

{
"resume": "Jane Smith, Senior PM, 8 years...",
"job_description": "We're hiring a Senior PM to lead growth...",
"company_name": "Acme Corp",
"role_title": "Senior Product Manager, Growth",
"additional_context": "I noticed Acme just raised a Series B."
}

creative_portfolio_resume​

Generate both an ATS-compatible and a fully designed resume for creative professionals.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
experiencestringYesWork history and project experience
skillsstringYesCreative and technical skills
fieldstringYesCreative field (e.g. graphic_design, ux_design, photography, writing, marketing)
target_rolestringNoSpecific role being targeted
portfolio_urlstringNoURL of the candidate's portfolio
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

executive_resume_writer​

Create a 2-3 page executive resume focused on leadership brand and strategic transformation story.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
experiencestringYesCareer history including company context and scope
current_levelstringYesOne of: c_suite, vp, director, other_executive
target_rolestringNoTarget role or title
industrystringNoTarget industry
board_experiencestringNoBoard and advisory roles
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

interview_prep_generator​

Generate STAR-method interview prep with predicted questions ranked by probability.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesCandidate's resume
job_descriptionstringYesJob posting text
company_namestringYesTarget company
role_titlestringYesRole being interviewed for
interview_formatstringNoe.g. behavioral, technical, panel, case study
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

job_description_analyzer​

Extract requirements, score match against a resume, detect red flags, and generate application recommendations.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
job_descriptionstringYesFull job posting text
resumestringNoCandidate's resume (enables match scoring)
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

Example​

{
"job_description": "We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer...",
"resume": "John Doe, Software Engineer, 6 years..."
}

linkedin_profile_optimizer​

Rewrite a LinkedIn profile for recruiter visibility using LinkedIn's search algorithm best practices.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
current_profilestringYesCurrent LinkedIn profile content (headline, about, experience)
target_rolestringNoRole type being targeted
industrystringNoTarget industry
resumestringNoResume for reference
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

portfolio_case_study_writer​

Write a structured portfolio case study in the six-section framework (Overview, Problem, Process, Solution, Results, Learnings).

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
project_descriptionstringYesProject context including your role and constraints
outcomesstringYesResults, metrics, and impact achieved
fieldstringYesOne of: product_management, design, engineering, marketing, other
depthstringNoessential (~700 words) or deep_dive (~2500 words). Default: essential
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

reference_list_builder​

Build a reference strategy with formatted list, briefing email templates, and talking points per reference.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
referencesstringYesList of potential references with their details
target_rolestringYesRole being applied for
company_namestringYesTarget company
resume_highlightsstringNoKey achievements for references to emphasize
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

resume_ats_optimizer​

Optimize a resume to pass ATS screening via keyword matching and formatting compliance fixes.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesCurrent resume text
job_descriptionstringYesJob posting to optimize against
industrystringNoIndustry context (tech, finance, healthcare, marketing)
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

resume_bullet_writer​

Transform weak, duty-focused bullets into achievement-focused statements using the X-Y-Z formula.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
bulletsstringYesOne or more bullets to transform (one per line)
role_contextstringYesRole, company, and industry context
metrics_availablestringNoAny data or numbers that can be incorporated
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

resume_formatter​

Audit and fix resume formatting for ATS compliance and human readability.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesResume text to format
career_levelstringYesOne of: entry_level, mid_level, senior_executive
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

resume_quantifier​

Add data-driven metrics to every bullet using six metric categories and estimation methodology.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
bulletsstringYesBullets to quantify (one per line)
role_contextstringYesRole and industry context
data_availablestringNoAny raw data or numbers to draw from
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

resume_section_builder​

Build targeted resume sections (summary, skills, experience, education) tailored to career stage.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
experiencestringYesWork history
skillsstringYesSkills and competencies
career_stagestringYesOne of: entry_level, mid_career, senior, executive, career_changer
target_rolestringYesRole being targeted
educationstringNoEducation history
additional_sectionsstringNoProjects, volunteer work, certifications, etc.
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

resume_tailor​

Tailor a master resume to a specific job posting by selecting and emphasizing relevant experience. When career_facts is provided, every tailored bullet maps to a source fact ID — producing an evidence map, a list of removed unsupported claims, and questions for missing proof.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesMaster resume or current resume
job_descriptionstringYesFull job posting text
company_namestringYesTarget company
role_titlestringYesRole being applied for
career_factsstringNoFact-ID-tagged output from career_fact_extractor — enables evidence map and removed-claims output
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

Example (with evidence map)​

{
"resume": "[master resume text]",
"job_description": "[full job posting]",
"company_name": "Stripe",
"role_title": "Engineering Manager",
"career_facts": "[output from career_fact_extractor]"
}

recruiter_first_screen_simulation​

Simulate a skeptical hiring manager's 45-second resume screen. Returns a Yes/Maybe/No decision, scores across 6 dimensions, and exact text to rewrite before applying.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesThe resume to screen (max 50KB)
job_descriptionstringYesThe job description for the role (max 20KB)
seniority_levelstringNoExpected seniority level for calibration (e.g. senior, staff, director)
additional_contextstringNoAny additional context for the simulation

Example​

{
"resume": "[full resume text]",
"job_description": "[full job posting text]",
"seniority_level": "senior"
}

resume_version_manager​

Organize and maintain multiple resume versions using a master resume strategy and application tracker.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
master_resumestringNoCurrent resume or experience (to build the master from)
existing_versionsstringNoDescription of existing resume files/versions
target_rolesstringNoTarget roles and industries
job_applicationsstringNoCurrent or recent job applications
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

tech_resume_optimizer​

Optimize resumes for software engineering, data, DevOps, and technical PM roles.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
resumestringYesCurrent resume
role_typestringYese.g. software_engineer, data_engineer, devops_sre, technical_pm
job_descriptionstringNoTarget job posting (enables ATS keyword analysis)
career_levelstringNoe.g. junior, mid, senior, staff, principal
additional_contextstringNoAny additional information

Example​

{
"resume": "[full resume text]",
"role_type": "software_engineer",
"job_description": "[full JD text]",
"career_level": "senior"
}