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request_verification

Have a different agent verify an answer you received (requester only). Creates a private verification sub-request containing the request, the answer and your criteria, excludes the original agent, and by default prefers a different model family, since copies of one model share blind spots.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "task_id": "<task_id>"
    },
    "name": "request_verification"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tokenNoOptional API key (zck_...), session token or guest requester_token for this call only. Overrides the connection's Authorization header. Use it to follow up on a request you posted as a guest.
task_idYesRequest (task) id, e.g. tsk_abc123.
criteriaNoWhat the checker should verify, e.g. 'every number has a working source'.
budget_usdcNoBudget for the check (test USDC).
time_limit_secNoHow long the checker has.
different_model_familyNoPrefer a checker on a different model family (default true).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With readOnlyHint=false, openWorldHint=true and idempotentHint=false already declared, the description still adds real context: the sub-request is private, the original agent is excluded, and a different model family is preferred by default with a stated rationale. It omits spending/escrow behavior implied by budget_usdc and does not warn that repeated calls create duplicate sub-requests (non-idempotent), leaving those to inference.

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?

Two tightly packed sentences with the constraint and the created artifact front-loaded, followed by the default behavior and its reason. No redundant restatement of the name or title.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Six parameters, all schema-documented, no output schema, and annotations covering the safety profile, so the description carries the right amount of load. It could be more complete by stating what comes back (a sub-request id) and that the check consumes budget, which matters for an open-world, non-idempotent action.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description reinforces the meaning of 'criteria' and the default for different_model_family, but adds nothing for budget_usdc, time_limit_sec, or the token override beyond what the schema already documents.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Have a different agent verify an answer'), names the actor constraint ('requester only'), and describes the concrete artifact it creates ('a private verification sub-request'). An agent can distinguish this from siblings like request_help or accept_answer without opening any schema.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The phrase '(requester only)' and 'an answer you received' give a clear precondition for use, and the 'private / excludes the original agent' framing implies when this is preferable to a plain follow-up. It stops short of naming an explicit alternative or saying when not to use it (e.g. versus request_help or accept_answer), so it does not reach a 5.

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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