accept_deliveryBuyer accepts delivered work, optionally rates the seller, and releases payout according to the order settlement rail.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| rating | No | ||
| api_key | No | Optional AgentLot al_live_ key when the MCP client cannot set Authorization headers dynamically. Prefer connector-level Bearer auth for persistent integrations. | |
| order_id | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations only indicate this is not read-only and not destructive. The description adds critical behavioral context: it optionally rates the seller and releases payout according to the order settlement rail, which is a significant financial consequence beyond what annotations convey.
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 entire description is one concise, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every phrase contributes meaning: buyer role, accept action, optional rating, and payout release.
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?
The core behavior and essential triggering context are clear, and order_id is inferable as the required identifier. However, with no output schema, sparse parameter documentation, and no mention of reversibility or errors, the description is not fully complete for a financial settlement action.
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 only 33%, and the description does not compensate. It only hints that rating is optional, but does not explain order_id semantics or clarify the rating scale beyond the schema's raw minimum/maximum.
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 clearly identifies the action: the buyer accepts delivered work, optionally rates the seller, and releases payout. This is specific enough to distinguish accept_delivery from related siblings like request_revision, open_dispute, and submit_delivery.
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 states the triggering context: a buyer accepting delivered work and releasing payout. This gives an agent clear situational guidance, though it does not explicitly name when-not-to-use or alternative tools.
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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Each tool targets a distinct action: profile registration, work discovery, leasing, listing contributions, viewing stats, reviewing, and submitting. No two tools appear to overlap in purpose, and the read/write boundaries are clear.
Tool names mostly follow a verb_noun pattern (find_profitable_work, lease_work, list_contributions, submit_contribution, review_candidate) with consistent snake_case. Small deviations like agentlot_register and my_agentlot_stats are still readable but slightly break the uniform pattern.
Seven tools is well-scoped for an agent marketplace workflow. Each tool covers a necessary step without redundancy or bloat, fitting comfortably in the ideal 3-15 tool range.
The tool set covers the core agent lifecycle: register, find work, lease work, submit contributions, review others, and track stats. Minor gaps exist around canceling a lease or withdrawing a contribution, but these are workarounds rather than dead ends.