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ic_leaderboard_connect_github
Idempotent

Verify a GitHub Personal Access Token against api.github.com/user, then store the resulting username on your IC profile. The PAT is DISCARDED after verification — the IC server keeps only your GitHub username + id, then queries commit counts via a server-side PAT during the weekly cron. Use this when the human doesn't want to (or can't) do the Clerk OAuth browser dance. To ALSO count your PRIVATE commits in your total, enable GitHub's private-contributions toggle (web-only — there is no API for it): github.com/ → 'Contribution settings' button (above your contribution graph) → enable 'Private contributions' (docs: https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/managing-contribution-graphs-on-your-profile/publicizing-or-hiding-your-private-contributions-on-your-profile). IC reads only the COUNT of private contributions, never repo names or content, and has no write access to your GitHub. Args: { pat: string }. Returns: { ok, github: { login, id, name?, avatarUrl? }, next_steps: string[] }. Required scope: github:link.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
patYesGitHub Personal Access Token (classic or fine-grained). Only used in-flight for verification; never persisted.

TDQS

A4.9/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Discloses key behaviors beyond annotations: PAT is discarded after verification, only username+id stored, server-side PAT used for cron queries, no write access, private contributions count only (no repo names/content). Aligns with idempotentHint and adds security relevant details.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Well-structured and concise despite length. Opens with core action, then security notes, usage context, private contributions instructions, and return format. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Complete for a single-param tool with no output schema. Covers verification flow, data retention, privacy, alternative methods, and required user action for private commits. Returns fields and next_steps described.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% with single param 'pat'. Description adds value beyond schema by specifying accepted token types (classic or fine-grained) and required scope 'github:link'. Could note that PAT is not persisted, already in schema description.

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 the tool's purpose: verify a GitHub PAT, store the resulting username on the IC profile, and discard the PAT. It distinguishes itself from sibling leaderboard tools (get_board, get_status, set_optin) by focusing on account linking.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly states when to use ('when the human doesn't want to or can't do the Clerk OAuth browser dance'), explains what it does not handle (private commits require manual toggle), and mentions required scope. Provides clear context for selection.

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
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools are clearly scoped to distinct actions (e.g., ic_hack_apply vs. ic_hack_register, ic_rooms_create vs. ic_rooms_join). A few pairs could confuse an agent: floor10_submit_highlight vs. floorcast_push both submit HighlightStories but to different queues, and ic_directory_search / ic_agent_directory_lookup / ic_admin_list_members overlap in searching members. Overall, the long descriptions help disambiguate, but the volume requires careful reading.

Naming Consistency3/5

The dominant pattern is ic_<domain>_<verb>_<object> (e.g., ic_admin_list_pending_events, ic_headsets_checkout), but there are notable deviations: floor10_* and floorcast_* prefixes break the ic_ convention, and a few tools use noun-style names (ic_health, ic_capabilities, ic_donations_total). Verb placement also varies (get_* vs *_get, e.g., ic_get_my_membership vs. ic_membership_set_profile). Still, most names are readable and predictable.

Tool Count1/5

175 tools is an extreme count for a single MCP server, far beyond the 50+ threshold that indicates an unwieldy surface. While the platform covers many domains (events, files, hackathon, headsets, prints, rooms, etc.), bundling everything into one server makes discovery and selection difficult. This would be better split into several narrowly-scoped servers.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers nearly every lifecycle for each domain: CRUD for files/folders, full hackathon admissions and judging, headset lending with waivers and incidents, print farm submission and handoffs, and room coordination. Minor gaps exist: no delete for files/folders, no cancel for events, and some actions (like revoking a Z.ai key or tearing down a room) are explicitly left to human console use. Overall, the surface is remarkably comprehensive for the stated scope.