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Prepare USDC payment

rendben_prepare_usdc_payment
Idempotent

Prepare an unsigned Solana mainnet transaction for an opaque Rendben payment capability. Requires a payer token, wallet public address and explicit maximum spend. Never provide a seed phrase or private key. The result must be reviewed and signed locally.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
walletAddressYesPublic Solana address that will sign and fund the payment.
paymentIntentIdYesOpaque pi_ payment intent ID supplied by the merchant.
payerAccessTokenYesShort-lived rpa_v1_ payer capability supplied with the payment intent.
maximumAmountUsdcYesHard per-call USDC ceiling approved by the user or agent policy.

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already mark the tool as non-readOnly, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds valuable context: the result is an unsigned transaction that must be reviewed and signed locally, implying no on-chain submission occurs here. No contradiction with annotations.

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?

Three focused sentences: purpose, requirements, safety warning, and outcome. No fluff, front-loaded with the core action, and every sentence adds value.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The description covers the tool's purpose and key constraints, but given the absence of an output schema, it only vaguely hints at the result ('must be reviewed and signed locally'). It omits the output format (e.g., base64 transaction bytes) and fails to connect this to a follow-up submission step, leaving the agent with incomplete workflow context.

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%, so each parameter is already documented. The description summarizes three of the four parameters in plain language ('payer token', 'wallet public address', 'maximum spend') but does not add new meaning or constraints beyond what the schema provides. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose4/5

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

Clearly states it prepares an unsigned Solana mainnet transaction for a payment capability. The verb 'prepare' and resource 'unsigned transaction' are specific. However, it does not distinguish from the sibling 'rendben_prepare_checkout_payment', which likely serves a similar purpose for a different payment method.

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?

Provides requirements (payer token, wallet address, maximum spend) and a critical safety warning (never provide seed phrase/private key). But it lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool over alternatives like 'rendben_prepare_checkout_payment', and does not mention prerequisites or postconditions.

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

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct action: creating payment intents, querying payment/subscription status, inspecting checkouts, and preparing payments. No two tools appear to overlap in purpose.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools consistently follow the `rendben_verb_noun` pattern in snake_case (e.g., create_payment_intent, inspect_checkout). There are no deviations or mixed conventions.

Tool Count5/5

With 6 tools covering payment intent creation, status checks, checkout inspection, and payment preparation, the count is well-scoped for a focused payment server without being excessive or sparse.

Completeness3/5

The tool set covers core actions (create, check, prepare) but notably lacks tooling for signing/submitting transactions or managing refunds/cancellations. The preparation tools explicitly leave signing to the user, creating a workflow gap for an autonomous agent.

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