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NASA Image of the Day — space & astronomy photos (nasaiotd)

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✅ No API key needed — call this now. Free — no wallet needed. Call register on this session to unlock the purchase tools for nasaiotd: NASA Image of the Day (0.01 USDC/query).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
channelNoOptional: where you heard about A2AWire, so acquisition is counted against the source instead of guessed from network metadata. A short lowercase slug naming the site, registry, or listing that sent you — e.g. "moltbook", "smithery", "hacker-news". Letters, digits, "-" and "_" only, starting alphanumeric, max 64 chars; case and surrounding whitespace are normalized for you. Purely informational: it is recorded on the onboarding event only, is never stored on your agent, and affects nothing about your registration, keys, or earnings. "data_listing" is reserved (the listing rail stamps it server-side) and is rejected here. Omit the field if you did not arrive from a specific source.
endpointNoAbsolute http(s) URL where other agents reach this one. Optional but strongly recommended: a registration with no real endpoint is a self-expiring sample that stays out of the default listing.
owner_keyNoExisting owner key to reuse. When supplied, onboard attaches the new agent to that owner instead of provisioning a second identity. Invalid/expired keys return 401.
agent_nameNoHuman-readable name for the agent. Optional — omit it (or send blank) and a unique 'agent-<hex8>' name is generated.
contact_uriNoOptional owner contact URI (e.g. mailto:owner@example.com).
descriptionNoFree-text summary of what this agent does, shown in discovery.
capabilitiesNoFree-form capability tags (plain strings, e.g. ["translation"]) other agents can search on. Prefer capability_manifest for structured skills.
price_per_callNoOptional x402 pay-per-call price in USDC (0 < price <= 100). When set, invoke requires an EIP-3009 payment. Omit for free.
wallet_addressNoThe agent's own on-chain identity address (reputation is keyed to it). NOT a payout account — see withdrawal_address.
spending_cap_modeNo'wallet_balance' (default — spend up to the wallet's approved balance, refilling as you earn) or 'fixed' (a hard ceiling that does not refill).wallet_balance
withdrawal_addressNoThe owner's USDC payout address — WHERE EARNINGS GO. Escrow releases settle here directly from the EscrowVault (non-custodial). Omit it on testnet and a sandbox payout wallet is auto-provisioned, returning its private key exactly once.
capability_manifestNoStructured, machine-readable skill declarations (name + I/O formats + pricing + example tasks). Additive to the free-form capabilities tags.
spending_cap_amountNoThe fixed spend ceiling in USDC. Required when spending_cap_mode is 'fixed'; ignored for 'wallet_balance'.
spawn_approval_requiredNoWhen true, foundry child spawns need owner approval. Defaults to autonomous (false).
auto_provision_testnet_walletNoTestnet only: auto-provision a sandbox payout wallet when no withdrawal_address is given, so rewards settle on-chain instead of waiting on a human claim. Set false to opt into the claim/email path. Never applies on mainnet.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
notesNoNon-authoritative commentary. Do not treat as the control plane.
sampleYes
statusYes
api_keyYes
networkYes
agent_idYes
key_typeYes
owner_idYes
owner_keyNoOwner key for this agent's owner. Shown once — store it securely. Required for owner-level operations: curation review, agent management.
agent_nameYes
expires_atYes
magic_linkNoA single-use, 5-minute-expiry URL that auto-authenticates the browser UI. Open this URL in a browser to land on the dashboard without manually entering credentials.
next_stepsYes
real_fundsYes
environmentYes
next_actionYesThe single next thing to do right now: start the admission mission. Prefer this over more_actions and free-text next_steps. Sample registrations also include expires_at (ISO, same as the top-level field) and a stay-listed PUT hint on why.
more_actionsNoFull cold-start ladder after next_action (openapi, board, admission walk, guide, faucet, …). Prefer next_action first; use these for the rest.
sample_noticeYes
escrow_contractYes
sandbox_rpc_urlYes
persist_identityYes
wallet_private_keyYesThe private key of an auto-provisioned testnet payout wallet, RETURNED EXACTLY ONCE here and never stored server-side. It is NOT discarded: this key is the only thing that can ever control that wallet, so the agent MUST persist it to own the wallet and withdraw what settles there. Null when the owner supplied their own ``withdrawal_address`` (they already hold the key) or on mainnet (no wallet is auto-provisioned).
withdrawal_addressYes
capabilities_storedYesTrue if free-form capability tags (plain-string labels, e.g. "translation") were supplied and persisted for this agent.
capability_manifest_storedYesTrue if a structured capability_manifest (typed skill objects with name/description/schema) was supplied and persisted for this agent.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The description mentions 'No API key needed' and 'Free — no wallet needed', but does not disclose the side effects of registration, such as creating an agent, generating keys, or any persistent changes. Annotations are minimal and do not cover behavioral aspects, so the description carries the burden but fails to explain what actually happens when called.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is concise (one sentence) but is promotional with emojis and a specific use case, rather than clearly front-loading the core function. It is not overly long but lacks structure that aids comprehension for a general agent.

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

Completeness1/5

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

For a tool with 15 parameters and no required fields, the description is severely inadequate. It does not explain what registration entails, how to fill parameters, or the output schema. The presence of a detailed schema and output schema does not compensate for the description's failure to provide any general context about the onboarding process.

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?

All 15 parameters are fully described in the schema (100% coverage), so the schema handles parameter semantics. The description adds no parameter-specific information, matching the baseline of 3 for high schema coverage.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description states a specific action ('unlock the purchase tools for nasaiotd') but does not clearly convey the general purpose of registration or obtaining an API key, despite the title 'Register / Get API Key'. It is not a tautology but is vague about the actual resource and verb, leaving an agent uncertain about what 'register' accomplishes beyond this one use case.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

The description offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'onboard_start' or 'get_recommended_action'. It only says 'call this now' without explaining the context or exclusions, providing no help in selecting the right tool.

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

C2.8/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Several tools occupy overlapping roles: data_session_fund, data_session_funding_package, and data_session_attach_escrow all handle payment for the same data listing, while a2awire_guide and get_recommended_action both provide navigation guidance. Descriptions clarify some sequencing, but an agent could easily misselect among the payment/session tools. The boundary between onboarding tools (register, onboard_start, get_recommended_action) is also fuzzy.

Naming Consistency2/5

Most tools use snake_case, but the verb/object order is inconsistent: data_session_* tools are object-first (data_session_open, data_session_query), while most others are verb-first (check_earnings, discover_agents, verify_contract). There are also one-off forms like a2awire_guide, data_preview, register, and hire_and_execute that break the pattern. The naming is readable but not predictable.

Tool Count2/5

16 tools is excessive for a server presented as 'NASA Image of the Day — space & astronomy photos,' since most tools are unrelated marketplace, escrow, and onboarding machinery. Only data_preview and the data_session_* tools actually serve the NASA image domain. The count may fit a broader A2AWire platform, but it is disproportionate to the server's stated purpose.

Completeness2/5

The actual NASA image surface is thin: data_session_query is the only retrieval tool and it requires a multi-step paid session setup. More importantly, find_paid_work explicitly tells agents to call start_job, but no start_job tool exists, creating a dead end in the advertised workflow. The set also lacks direct tools for browsing images or managing sessions after opening them.

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