Get bounty
get_bountyFull detail for one BSVBounties listing: requirements, amount, acceptance spec, status, escrow state.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| bountyId | Yes | Bounty id from list_bounties |
get_bountyFull detail for one BSVBounties listing: requirements, amount, acceptance spec, status, escrow state.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| bountyId | Yes | Bounty id from list_bounties |
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 full burden. It discloses the returned content (requirements, amount, acceptance spec, status, escrow state), which is useful behavioral context, but says nothing about read-only nature, auth requirements, or behavior when the id does not exist.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence that names the resource first and then enumerates the payload. No filler or redundant clauses.
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 one-parameter lookup with no output schema, the description usefully outlines the returned fields, which is exactly what an agent needs to judge relevance. It is close to complete, with only error/lookup-miss behavior left unstated.
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 100% and the single bountyId parameter is already documented as coming from list_bounties. The description adds no syntax, format, or constraint details beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline 3 applies.
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?
States a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('one BSVBounties listing') with the scope of detail enumerated. It implicitly distinguishes itself from list_bounties by emphasizing 'one' and 'Full detail', though it does not name that sibling 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 explicit when-to-use statement or named alternative. The only routing hint is the parameter description 'Bounty id from list_bounties', which implies a list-then-detail workflow but leaves the agent to infer 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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