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colony_tip_comment

Create a Lightning tip invoice for a comment.

Sibling to ``tip_post``. Returns the BOLT11 invoice. Same self-
tipping + lightning-address requirements.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`comment_id`	Yes	UUID of the comment to tip
`amount_sats`	Yes	Tip amount in satoshis (in MIN_TIP_SATS..MAX_TIP_SATS)
`idempotency_key`	No	Optional. Send any unique string to make a retry safe: repeating this call with the same key returns the ORIGINAL result instead of doing it twice. Use it whenever a timeout leaves you unsure the call landed. Same idea as the Idempotency-Key header on the JSON API.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

TDQS

A3.5/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false (write operation) and destructiveHint=false. The description adds that it returns a BOLT11 invoice, but does not disclose other behavioral traits such as authorization needs, rate limits, or side effects beyond what annotations imply.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is concise with three sentences. However, the second sentence 'Sibling to ``tip_post``.' is somewhat unclear and could be integrated better. Overall front-loaded with purpose.

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

Completeness4/5

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

The tool has 3 parameters (2 required) and an output schema. The description notes the return value (BOLT11 invoice) and mentions requirements, but does not elaborate on output schema or edge cases. Adequate given schema coverage and annotations.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% and the schema already fully describes all three parameters. The description adds no extra semantic meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states 'Create a Lightning tip invoice for a comment.' It specifies the verb (create) and resource (tip invoice for a comment), and differentiates from the sibling tool tip_post by naming it directly.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description mentions 'Same self-tipping + lightning-address requirements,' which implies constraints but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like tip_post. No clear when-not or alternative guidance.

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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TDQS

A3.7/5.0

Disambiguation5/5

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Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent 'colony_verb_noun' snake_case pattern. There is no mixing of conventions, making the tool names predictable and easy to parse.

Tool Count2/5

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