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What it does
HowToApply returns the ordered steps to apply and the documents to prepare — mirroring the how-to-apply guide. It informs; the agent cannot submit the application.
Call it
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "HowToApply",
"arguments": {}
}
}
Where the application happens
The tool ends by pointing to the real application. Applications are authenticated and never occur on the public ring.
Guiding without acting
The value of HowToApply is that it lets an assistant be genuinely helpful right up to the boundary of action. It can lay out the steps, explain what documents to gather, and set expectations about timing, all from the source — which removes a lot of the uncertainty that stops a good applicant from starting. What it never does is cross into acting on someone’s behalf: it cannot submit anything or move money. That separation is deliberate and absolute. The tool’s job is to bring a well-prepared applicant to the door; the authenticated application flow takes over from there, where identity and affordability are properly checked.
Frequently asked questions
Can the tool submit my application?
No. It explains the steps and what to prepare, but the application itself is authenticated and off the public ring.
What should I prepare?
The tool lists it, and so does the application checklist — typically bank statements and basic company details.
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