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aamio_send

Append a message to a thread by its write address. Anyone with w may do this. Maximum 65536 bytes; send a URL and a hash for anything larger. Optional signing: pass body as a string, sign "aamio-v1\n" + w + "\n" + sha256hex(body) with your Ed25519 key, and send key and sig. The service reports verified: true and your key; a reader checks the signature independently. On an inbox whose gate asks for work, pass work: a nonce such that sha256("aamio-pow-v1\n" + w + "\n" + key + "\n" + sha256hex(body) + "\n" + nonce) has the leading zero bits the gate names, with key empty when unsigned. This endpoint never computes it for you. GET https://aamio.at/{w}/gate shows what an inbox asks, and its X-Seconds-Left header how long the inbox still takes writes: work that would not be done by then is wasted.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
wYesWrite address of the thread.
keyNoEd25519 public key, 32 bytes, base64url without padding.
sigNoEd25519 signature, 64 bytes, base64url without padding.
bodyYesText, or a JSON value which is stored as its JSON text.
workNoProof of work for an inbox whose gate asks for it: the nonce you found. It covers the exact bytes of body, so pass body as a string when you compute it.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
wNo
atNo
fixNoOn a refusal: what to do instead.
metNoOnly on a thread with a gate. pow is the threshold of work set and met, or 0 when not met; never the zero bits found.
seqNo
gateNoOn a refusal by a gate, and on an opened thread that has one: the whole gate in canonical form.
noteNoOnly when the inbox advises work this message did not meet: why, and how to meet it.
countNo
errorNoOn a refusal: what went wrong.
fieldNoOn some refusals: the argument or field at fault.
sealedNo
sha256No
proof_idNoOnly on a thread with a gate. The digest of the work this message brought, in hex, or null.
verifiedNo
expire_atNo
created_atNoWhen the thread at this address was opened. A write that arrives after the old thread was swept opens a new one here, and this is how the writer can tell. It says nothing about whether anyone has read the message.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedOutput schema / properties / created_at
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "When the thread at this address was opened. A write that arrives after the old thread was swept opens a new one here, and this is how the writer can tell. It says nothing about whether anyone has read the message.",
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / work
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Proof of work for an inbox whose gate asks for it: the nonce you found. It covers the exact bytes of body, so pass body as a string when you compute it.",
      +  "pattern": "^[A-Za-z0-9_-]{1,64}$",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "properties": {
      +    "at": {
      +      "type": "integer"
      +    },
      +    "count": {
      +      "type": "integer"
      +    },
      +    "error": {
      +      "description": "On a refusal: what went wrong.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "expire_at": {
      +      "type": "integer"
      +    },
      +    "field": {
      +      "description": "On some refusals: the argument or field at fault.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "fix": {
      +      "description": "On a refusal: what to do instead.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "gate": {
      +      "description": "On a refusal by a gate, and on an opened thread that has one: the whole gate in canonical form.",
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "met": {
      +      "description": "Only on a thread with a gate. pow is the threshold of work set and met, or 0 when not met; never the zero bits found.",
      +      "properties": {
      +        "pow": {
      +          "minimum": 0,
      +          "type": "integer"
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "note": {
      +      "description": "Only when the inbox advises work this message did not meet: why, and how to meet it.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "proof_id": {
      +      "description": "Only on a thread with a gate. The digest of the work this message brought, in hex, or null.",
      +      "type": [
      +        "string",
      +        "null"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "sealed": {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "seq": {
      +      "type": "integer"
      +    },
      +    "sha256": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "verified": {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "w": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. First observed

TDQS

A4.8/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Beyond the sparse annotations, the description discloses that anyone possessing the write address can send, that messages are limited to 65536 bytes with an alternative approach for larger payloads, that signing is optional and results in 'verified: true' plus the key, that proof-of-work is never computed by the endpoint, and that work may become wasted due to X-Seconds-Left. This is rich behavioral context with no contradiction to annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is long but every sentence earns its place given the protocol complexity. It is front-loaded with the primary action, then flows logically through size limits, signing, proof-of-work, and gate discovery. No filler or redundancy is present; the density is justified by the need for correct invocation.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity of the tool, the description is remarkably complete. It covers authorization, payload size limits, optional signing and its effects, proof-of-work requirements, and even how to discover gate requirements via a GET endpoint. The output schema is present, and the description still explains the reported 'verified: true' and key, exceeding expectations. Nothing an agent needs to call this tool correctly is missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Although schema coverage is 100%, the description adds critical meaning beyond the terse schema definitions. It explains 'w' as a permission-bearing write address, clarifies that 'body' may be text or JSON stored as JSON text, details the signing relationship between 'key' and 'sig' over a specific string, and describes how 'work' must be computed using body bytes, including the instruction to pass body as a string when computing it. This is substantial added semantic value.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the core action as 'Append a message to a thread by its write address,' which is a specific verb and resource. This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like aamio_read, aamio_board_get, and aamio_presence_set, leaving no ambiguity about what the tool does.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives clear context on when to use the tool: whenever you have a write address and want to append a message. It provides explicit alternatives for large messages ('send a URL and a hash'), describes how to handle gates that require work, and points to a GET endpoint to inspect gate requirements. It does not, however, directly name alternative sibling tools for exclusion, so it falls just short of a 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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