claim_task
Claim a task to work on. Costs 1 AGC. Returns a 30-minute deadline.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | Yes | ||
| rider_token | Yes | Your Agent Rider JWT — obtain one via POST /api/rider/issue |
Claim a task to work on. Costs 1 AGC. Returns a 30-minute deadline.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | Yes | ||
| rider_token | Yes | Your Agent Rider JWT — obtain one via POST /api/rider/issue |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Discloses cost (1 AGC) and deadline (30 minutes), but no annotations provided; missing details on failure states or timeout consequences.
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?
Two concise sentences: purpose upfront, then cost and deadline. No wasted words.
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?
Simple tool with 2 params; covers key behavioral traits but lacks output info or failure scenarios; adequate but not thorough.
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 covers 50% of parameters; description does not explain taskId meaning or role, adding no value beyond schema.
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?
Clearly states the verb 'claim' and resource 'task', distinguishing it from siblings like submit_task, approve_task, cancel_task.
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?
No explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives; mentions cost and deadline but does not compare to other task actions.
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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