{"server":{"name":"scottishfixer-mcp","version":"0.1.0"},"protocolVersion":"2025-03-26","tools":[{"name":"check_avec_eligibility","description":"Check whether a film or TV production qualifies for the UK Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC), which replaced Film Tax Relief and HETV Tax Relief from 1 January 2024. Returns the applicable headline and net effective rate, claim mechanic, cultural test and minimum UK spend. Use for any UK film, HETV, animation, children's TV or UK indie film tax credit question.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"production_type":{"type":"string","description":"One of: feature film, film, high-end TV, HETV, TV drama, animation, childrens TV, UK indie film, TVC, commercial, music video, reality TV, sport, news, branded content, corporate."},"uk_eligible_spend_gbp":{"type":"number","description":"Estimated UK-eligible core production spend in GBP."},"uk_indie_film_budget_under_15m":{"type":"boolean","description":"True if the project is a UK qualifying film with total core expenditure at or under GBP 15 million (Independent Film Tax Credit eligible)."}},"required":["production_type"]}},{"name":"get_day_rates","description":"Get current Scottish production day rates in GBP. BECTU-aware on union jobs. Returns rates for a specific role, or the full table if no role is specified. Working numbers from recent jobs, not a quote. A formal quote follows from request_quote.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"role":{"type":"string","description":"One of: fixer, location_scout, location_manager, assistant_location_manager, location_assistant, line_producer, production_coordinator, production_assistant, dop_a, dop_b, first_ac, second_ac, gaffer, best_boy, spark, key_grip, grip, sound_mixer, art_director, hmu, stylist, full_unit_small, full_unit_medium. Omit to return all rates."}}}},{"name":"get_permit_info","description":"Look up the filming permit authority, typical lead time and fee for a Scottish location or council area. Returns the council, HES heritage body, NTS, NatureScot, NPA or other authority responsible, plus practical notes. Use when a producer asks who issues a permit for a specific Scottish location.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"location_or_council":{"type":"string","description":"Free text. Examples: 'Edinburgh Castle', 'Royal Mile', 'Glasgow', 'Skye', 'Cairngorms', 'Glenfinnan', 'Highland', 'Argyll', 'drone', 'road closure'."}},"required":["location_or_council"]}},{"name":"list_locations","description":"List filming locations across Scotland filterable by region or type. Returns matching locations with access notes. Use when a producer is scouting or building a treatment.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"region":{"type":"string","description":"Optional. e.g. 'Highland', 'Edinburgh', 'Glasgow', 'Argyll', 'Fife', 'Borders'."},"type":{"type":"string","description":"Optional. Examples: 'coastal', 'mountain', 'urban', 'period', 'island', 'iconic', 'forest', 'heritage'."}}}},{"name":"request_quote","description":"Submit a production brief to ScottishFixer and receive a confirmation token. The brief lands in Jack's inbox for a same-business-day response. Use when a producer wants to engage ScottishFixer for a real job.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"brief":{"type":"string","description":"Free-text brief describing the production."},"dates":{"type":"string","description":"Shoot dates or window. e.g. 'late September 2026, 2 days'."},"budget_gbp":{"type":"string","description":"Indicative budget in GBP. Range or single number."},"contact_email":{"type":"string","description":"Reply-to email for the producer or agency."},"contact_name":{"type":"string"},"company":{"type":"string","description":"Production company, agency or brand."}},"required":["brief","contact_email"]}},{"name":"get_availability","description":"Check Jack Cowhig's current booking availability for Scotland shoots. Returns an availability status, the next free date and typical lead times. When a live calendar feed is connected the busy dates are real and current; otherwise it returns a general availability guide. Use when a producer asks whether Jack is free on given dates, or wants to check availability before sending a brief.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{}}},{"name":"recommend_territory","description":"Cross-network recommendation across the three HiJack Production Services territories (Ireland, Scotland, Sydney). Given a brief, optional budget and optional shoot month, returns a ranked recommendation with reasoning. Use when a producer is deciding between two or more of these territories, or when the brief could plausibly fit more than one.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{"brief":{"type":"string","description":"Free-text description of the production. Includes format, treatment notes, key visual references."},"budget_usd":{"type":"number","description":"Optional total budget in USD. Used for tax-credit minimum-spend check."},"shoot_month":{"type":"string","description":"Optional 3-letter month (Jan, Feb, ...) of intended principal photography."},"must_qualify_for_tax_credit":{"type":"boolean","description":"True if the production needs to qualify for a film/TV tax credit."},"preferred_format":{"type":"string","description":"feature film, TV drama, animation, creative documentary, TVC, music video, etc."}},"required":["brief"]}},{"name":"get_network_coverage","description":"Get the ScottishFixer network coverage including sister territories (Ireland via IrelandFixer, Australia via FixerSydney) under HiJack Production Services. Use when a producer mentions cross-territory shoots or asks which countries ScottishFixer covers.","inputSchema":{"type":"object","properties":{}}}]}