New tools and prompts to improve golden path performance

Author: marktayl1

data/agent_teams/marketing.json

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
       "name": "ProductAgent",
       "deployment_name": "gpt-4.1-mini",
       "icon": "",
-      "system_message": "You are a Product agent. You have knowledge about product management, development, and compliance guidelines. When asked to call a function, you should summarize back what was done.",
+      "system_message": "You are a Product agent. You have access to MCP tools which allow you to obtain knowledge about products, product management, development, and compliance guidelines. When asked to call one of these tools, you should summarize back what was done.",
       "description": "This agent specializes in product management, development, and related tasks. It can provide information about products, manage inventory, handle product launches, analyze sales data, and coordinate with other teams like marketing and tech support.",
       "use_rag": false,
       "use_mcp": true,
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
       "name": "MarketingAgent",
       "deployment_name": "gpt-4.1-mini",
       "icon": "",
-      "system_message": "You are a Marketing agent. You specialize in marketing strategy, campaign development, content creation, and market analysis. You help create effective marketing campaigns, analyze market data, and develop promotional content for products and services.",
+      "system_message": "You are a Marketing agent. You have access to a number of HR related MCP tools for tasks like campaign development, content creation, and market analysis. You help create effective marketing campaigns, analyze market data, and develop promotional content for products and services.",
       "description": "This agent specializes in marketing, campaign management, and analyzing market data.",
       "use_rag": false,
       "use_mcp": true,

src/backend/common/config/app_config.py

@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ def __init__(self):
             "APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING"
         )
         self.APP_ENV = self._get_required("APP_ENV", "prod")
-        self.AZURE_AI_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME = self._get_required(
-            "AZURE_AI_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME", "gpt-4o"
-        )
+        # self.AZURE_AI_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME = self._get_required(
+        #     "AZURE_AI_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME", "gpt-4o"
+        # )
 
         self.AZURE_COGNITIVE_SERVICES = self._get_optional(
             "AZURE_COGNITIVE_SERVICES", "https://cognitiveservices.azure.com/.default"

src/backend/v3/magentic_agents/foundry_agent.py

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ def __init__(self, agent_name: str,
         self._bing_connection = None
         self.logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
         # input validation
-        if self.model_deployment_name in any(["o3", "o4-mini"]):
+        if self.model_deployment_name in ["o3", "o4-mini"]:
             raise ValueError("The current version of Foundry agents do not support reasoning models.")
 
     # async def _make_bing_tool(self) -> Optional[BingGroundingTool]:

src/mcp_server/services/hr_service.py

@@ -2,10 +2,11 @@
 Human Resources MCP tools service.
 """
 
-from typing import Dict, Any
-from core.factory import MCPToolBase, Domain
+from typing import Any, Dict
+
+from core.factory import Domain, MCPToolBase
 from utils.date_utils import format_date_for_user
-from utils.formatters import format_success_response, format_error_response
+from utils.formatters import format_error_response, format_success_response
 
 
 class HRService(MCPToolBase):
@@ -60,6 +61,32 @@ async def assign_mentor(employee_name: str, mentor_name: str = "TBD") -> str:
                     error_message=str(e), context="assigning mentor"
                 )
 
+        @mcp.tool(tags={self.domain.value})
+        async def employee_onboarding_steps() -> str:
+            """Gets the total onboarding steps required for all new Contoso employees.  These are the only steps needed to onboard any new employee."""
+            onboarding_steps = """
+
+            ## HR representative must...
+            - initiate background check
+            - schedule orientation session
+            - assign a mentor
+            - register for benefits
+            - provide employee handbook
+            - request ID card
+            - set up payroll
+
+            ## Technical Support representative must...
+            - setup Office 365 account
+            - configure laptop
+            - setup VPN access
+            - create system accounts
+            - send welcome email
+
+            ## No other onboarding steps are required for any employee
+
+            """
+            return f"Here are the necessary steps to onboard a new Contoso employee: {onboarding_steps}."
+
         @mcp.tool(tags={self.domain.value})
         async def register_for_benefits(
             employee_name: str, benefits_package: str = "Standard"