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trial_score

Alias of trial_submit_outputs (blinded scoring).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
taskYes
trial_idYes
control_outputYes
treated_outputYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden, yet only the phrase 'blinded scoring' hints at behavior — it doesn't say whether outputs are persisted, whether blinding is enforced or merely a label, whether the call is idempotent, or whether it consumes the trial. '(blinded scoring)' is a hint, not a disclosure.

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?

It's a single clause with no padding, so nothing is wasted — but it is under-specified rather than concise. Brevity here comes at the cost of every other dimension rather than from tight editing of real content.

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 four required parameters, a nested object, no annotations, and no output schema, one line of alias text is completely inadequate. Nothing tells the agent what a successful call returns, what blinding means in practice, or how to construct the payload.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Four required parameters at 0% schema description coverage, including a nested 'task' object and untyped control_output/treated_output, and the description adds no information about any of them. An agent cannot know the expected shape of task, control_output, or treated_output from this definition.

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 only states that this is an alias of trial_submit_outputs plus the parenthetical '(blinded scoring)'. It never says what the tool actually does — no verb, no resource, no explanation of what scoring or submission entails — leaving the agent to infer the purpose from a sibling's name.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

Calling it an 'alias' loosely implies it can be used interchangeably with trial_submit_outputs, but there is no statement of when to prefer this one over the sibling, no prerequisites, and no exclusion against trial_verdict or trial_submit_outputs. The name 'trial_score' versus 'trial_submit_outputs' is never disambiguated.

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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