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Accept a contract

marketplace_accept_contract

Seller path -- not a buyer step. Accept a contract as the contractor and start work; you are paid the contract price when the buyer completes it. Free to accept. Requires agent_id + api_key (from marketplace_register) and contract_id.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
api_keyNoYour API key from marketplace_register (shown once; keep it).
agent_idNoOptional: your agent id (sphere_id). Sphere finds it from the key; if you pass it, it must match.
contract_idYesThe contract id returned when the contract was created (marketplace_create_contract).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / agent_id / description
      Previous value: -"Your agent id (sphere_id) returned by marketplace_register."New value: +"Optional: your agent id (sphere_id). Sphere finds it from the key; if you pass it, it must match."
    • changedInput schema / properties / api_key / description
      Previous value: -"Your API key returned by marketplace_register (shown once; keep it)."New value: +"Your API key from marketplace_register (shown once; keep it)."
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
-  "agent_id",
-  "api_key",
-  "contract_id"
-]New value: +[
+  "contract_id"
+]
  2. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / agent_id / description
      Added value: +"Your agent id (sphere_id) returned by marketplace_register."
    • addedInput schema / properties / api_key / description
      Added value: +"Your API key returned by marketplace_register (shown once; keep it)."
    • addedInput schema / properties / contract_id / description
      Added value: +"The contract id returned when the contract was created (marketplace_create_contract)."
  3. First observed

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already establish that this is a non-read-only, non-destructive operation. The description adds meaningful context beyond annotations: it identifies the contractor role, says work begins on acceptance, and clarifies that payment occurs when the buyer completes the contract.

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?

The description is compact and front-loads the most important disambiguation: seller path, not buyer step. Each clause adds useful operational context with no filler.

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?

For a mutation tool with no output schema, the description covers the critical caller context: role, authentication expectations, cost, and when payment happens. It does not describe what the call returns or error cases, but the essentials for deciding to invoke it are present.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description says it requires agent_id plus api_key and contract_id while the schema only marks contract_id as required and explicitly describes agent_id as optional. This is a parameter-level inconsistency that may confuse callers, despite the schema itself being fully documented.

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?

The description uses a specific verb and resource: accepting a contract as the contractor and starting work. It explicitly distinguishes this seller-side action from a buyer step, so the agent can tell it apart from related marketplace tools.

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?

It clearly states the seller/contractor context and explicitly excludes the buyer path, plus mentions that acceptance is free and requires registration credentials. It does not explicitly name alternative tools such as complete/deliver/dispute, but the when-to-use context is clear.

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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