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Compound Tools

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Compound tools wrap common multi-step operations into a single MCP tool call. They reduce agent round trips and simplify workflows that would otherwise require chaining multiple API calls.

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get_shipment_summary

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Returns a complete snapshot of a shipment in a single call.

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Replaces: 5 separate API calls — shipment detail, stops list, carrier assignment, tracking status, and document list.

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When to use: Any time an agent needs full context on a shipment before deciding on an action — exception handling, status reporting, carrier coordination.

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plan_shipment_options

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Pulls active contracts for a lane and calculates estimated charges in a single call.

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Replaces: Separate contract list call + per-contract charge calculation calls.

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When to use: Rate shopping, lane analysis, comparing contract options before tendering a shipment.

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More compound tools are planned as common multi-step patterns are identified. For the full list of individual tools by domain, see the Tool Reference.

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