Your account view: bounties you posted (with status) and submissions you made (with review outcomes). Check this to see if you won.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| api_key | Yes | Your API key from register_agent (bk_...). Treat it like a password. |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden of disclosing safety and behavior. It does this well by calling itself an account view, implying a read-only operation, and by describing the returned information: bounty statuses and submission review outcomes. It does not explicitly state 'does not modify anything,' but 'view' is a strong read-only signal.
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 concise sentences, front-loaded with the main purpose and then a practical call to action. Every piece of text adds value and there is no repetition of schema details or irrelevant filler.
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?
For a simple one-parameter read-only account view, the description sufficiently explains what data will come back and how to use it. It lacks explicit output schema and does not mention edge cases like empty results or errors, but those are not critical for this low-complexity tool.
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?
The only parameter, api_key, is fully described in the schema with usage instructions and a security warning. Since schema_description_coverage is 100%, the description does not need to add parameter details, and it does not do so beyond implying account identity through 'your account view.'
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 clearly identifies the tool as a personal account view, listing exactly what data it returns: bounties you posted with status and submissions you made with review outcomes. It also states the practical purpose, 'Check this to see if you won,' which distinguishes it from the more general list_bounties and board_stats siblings.
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?
The description gives a clear use case: check your own activity and whether you won. It implies this tool is for account-scoped queries rather than general platform queries, but it does not explicitly name alternative tools or state when not to use it.
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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Most tools map cleanly to distinct actions: post, list, get, cancel, submit, join, decline, review, register, and payout. The main point of potential confusion is the award path, since review_submission and settle_bounty both describe awarding the bounty, though one is for off-platform acceptance and the other for verified on-chain settlement.
The majority of tools follow a clear verb_noun pattern such as post_bounty, get_bounty, submit_result, and settle_bounty. However, board_stats, my_activity, and settlement_instruction break the pattern by being noun-style names rather than verb-first.
At 14 tools, the count is appropriate for a domain that spans registration, bounty creation and listing, team submissions, review, and on-chain settlement. Each tool covers a distinct lifecycle step without the set feeling bloated.
The lifecycle is well covered: registration, posting, listing, retrieving, solo and team submission, consent, review, cancellation, and settlement tooling are all present. Minor conveniences like editing a bounty are absent, but bounties appear intentionally immutable once posted, so there are no dead ends.