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fair_pick

Provably-fair selection of one winner from a list of candidates. For bounties with a single prize.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nonceNoCounter (default 1).
roundNoRound id (default 1).
candidatesYesComma-separated list of candidates, e.g. alice,bob,carol
client_seedNoYour own seed.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries the full burden. 'Provably-fair' is a strong claim that is never unpacked: the description doesn't explain how the fairness is achieved or verified (nonce/round/client_seed roles), whether the result is reproducible, or whether any server-side seed or auth is required. For a tool whose entire value proposition is verifiability, this is a substantial gap.

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 short sentences, front-loaded with the core action and immediately followed by the scoping condition. No filler or redundancy.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With 4 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description should explain the return shape and the verification/provably-fair mechanism. It omits both, leaving an agent unable to tell how to verify the result or what the tool returns.

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 schema already documents candidates, nonce, round, and client_seed, making 3 the baseline. The description only loosely maps to the candidates parameter and adds no semantics about seed combination or nonce/round defaults beyond what the schema states.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific action (provably-fair selection of one winner) and the resource (a list of candidates), plus the use case (single-prize bounties). It implicitly contrasts with fair_draw via 'one winner / single prize', but never names the sibling to make the distinction explicit.

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?

'For bounties with a single prize' gives a usage context, but there is no explicit when-not-to-use guidance and no pointer to fair_draw for multi-winner cases. The agent must infer that fair_draw is the alternative for multi-prize scenarios.

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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