tollbooth-authority

authority_confirm_authority_claim

Step 2/3 of Authority onboarding — verify candidate DM, escalate to parent Authority.

The parent Authority is resolved from THIS Authority's own entry in dpyc-community: whatever its upstream_authority_npub names. For Lonnie-Authority and NorthAmerica that's Prime; for NewEngland it's NorthAmerica; chain depth is transparent.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`candidate_npub`	Yes	The Nostr npub of the candidate who replied to the DM challenge.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedJul 16, 2026

TDQS

A3.8/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Discloses the verification and escalation behavior and parent resolution logic, but lacks details on side effects, authentication requirements, or return behavior. No annotations provided.

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 sentences concisely convey purpose and key logic with no wasted words; front-loaded with step identification.

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?

Covers the step and parent resolution, and output schema exists. Slightly incomplete by not mentioning prerequisites or connecting to other steps explicitly.

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?

Single parameter 'candidate_npub' has complete schema description; the tool description does not add extra meaning beyond the schema, making baseline 3 appropriate.

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?

Explicitly states it is Step 2/3 of Authority onboarding, with verb 'verify candidate DM, escalate to parent Authority,' clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools that handle other authority operations.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Provides context as step 2 of a 3-step process and explains parent Authority resolution, but does not explicitly state when to use vs. alternatives or when not to use.

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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