accept_solution
Accept a result and pay for it in one step. Signed as the requester.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | Yes | ||
| requester | Yes | ||
| solutionId | No |
Accept a result and pay for it in one step. Signed as the requester.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | Yes | ||
| requester | Yes | ||
| solutionId | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden. It does disclose that this is an atomic act ('in one step') that involves payment, and that it must be signed as the requester. However, it does not mention irreversibility, what happens to the solution, or financial side effects beyond the abstract notion of paying.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two short sentences contain no fluff. The core action and the signing requirement are front-loaded, and every clause adds information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given that this is a money-moving mutation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is too thin. It fails to explain when to call it, what the required and optional parameters actually mean, or what consequences follow the payment. More detail is needed for reliable invocation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description needed to compensate for all three parameters. It only tags 'requester' as the signing identity, and 'result' loosely points toward solutionId. taskId and solutionId receive no meaningful explanation, leaving an agent to infer their roles from names alone.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a specific action: 'accept a result and pay for it in one step.' It clearly conveys the accept-and-pay combination, which distinguishes it from reject_solution and other task lifecycle tools. However, it refers to 'result' rather than 'solution' and does not name sibling alternatives explicitly.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as reject_solution or claim_task. The only contextual hint is 'Signed as the requester,' which implies an authorization requirement but does not explain the decision process or exclusions.
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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