burn_mint
Mint a task-bound disposable agent; 12 canary shards planted. $0.25/cycle, first free once per operator.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| task_spec | Yes | ||
| tool_grants | No | ||
| ttl_seconds | No |
Mint a task-bound disposable agent; 12 canary shards planted. $0.25/cycle, first free once per operator.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| task_spec | Yes | ||
| tool_grants | No | ||
| ttl_seconds | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must carry the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses canary shards, per-cycle pricing, and a first-free condition, but omits permissions, lifecycle behavior, and side effects of minting an agent.
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?
The description is front-loaded, tightly written, and contains no filler. Each clause adds a distinct fact about the operation, cost, or free-use condition.
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 tool with a nested required object, three undocumented parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is materially incomplete. It lacks required task_spec structure, tool-grant behavior, TTL semantics, and return-value expectations.
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 0% and the description does little to compensate. 'Task-bound' weakly implies task_spec, but tool_grants and ttl_seconds receive no semantic explanation in either schema or description.
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 states a specific verb ('Mint') and resource ('task-bound disposable agent'), making the core action clear. It does not explicitly distinguish this tool from sibling tools such as burn_spawn, so it falls short of a 5.
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 cost and first-free context but never states when to use this tool versus alternatives like burn_spawn or burn_run. There are no explicit exclusions or routing guidance.
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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