HirePulse MCP

Merchant Evidence Badge

verified_merchant_json_badge

Read-only

Generate a signed, portable public-evidence badge for a merchant domain, including expiry and a verification key, so you can verify HirePulse issued the assessment and see explicit unknowns.

Instructions

Returns structured public evidence and explicit unknowns. Signed public-evidence statement for a merchant domain, with expiry and a public verification key. It proves HirePulse issued the assessment, not ownership or purchase safety. $0.005 per result. Use when you need a portable signed assessment; use pre_purchase_merchant_trust_check for risk evidence without a badge or x402_merchant_trust_check for an API endpoint. It does not issue a third-party certification.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`domain`	Yes	Public domain without scheme, path or port.
`context`	No	Optional. A few words on why you are calling this tool. Recorded without your identity to improve the tools; leave out personal data.

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed6 schema fields changedv1.0.0Oct 27, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / context

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Optional. A few words on why you are calling this tool. Recorded without your identity to improve the tools; leave out personal data.",
+  "type": "string"
+}

changedInput schema / properties / domain / examples

Previous value: -[
-  "example.com"
-]New value: +[
+  "allbirds.com"
+]

addedOutput schema / anyOf

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "description": "Only status=ok is charged. Diagnostic results may omit result fields; unknown facts are null.",
+    "properties": {
+      "domain": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "error_reason": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "latency_ms": {
+        "minimum": 0,
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "limitations": {
+        "items": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "type": "array"
+      },
+      "organization": {
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "recommendation": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "risk_level": {
+        "enum": [
+          "LOW",
+          "MEDIUM",
+          "HIGH",
+          "CRITICAL"
+        ],
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "safe_to_buy": {
+        "type": "boolean"
+      },
+      "signals": {
+        "properties": {
+          "active_ad_campaigns": {
+            "type": [
+              "boolean",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "domain_age_days": {
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "has_active_employees": {
+            "type": [
+              "boolean",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "legitimate_tech_stack": {
+            "type": [
+              "boolean",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "onchain_reputation_score": {
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "open_jobs_count": {
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "domain_age_days",
+          "has_active_employees",
+          "open_jobs_count",
+          "legitimate_tech_stack",
+          "active_ad_campaigns",
+          "onchain_reputation_score"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "signed_statement": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "status": {
+        "enum": [
+          "ok",
+          "no_data",
+          "unreachable"
+        ],
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "trust_score": {
+        "maximum": 100,
+        "minimum": 0,
+        "type": "number"
+      },
+      "verification_key": {
+        "type": "object"
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
+      "domain",
+      "status"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
+    "additionalProperties": true,
+    "properties": {
+      "code": {
+        "minLength": 1,
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "status": {
+        "maximum": 599,
+        "minimum": 400,
+        "type": "integer"
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
+      "status",
+      "code"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  }
+]

removedOutput schema / description

Removed value: -"Only status=ok is charged. Diagnostic results may omit result fields; unknown facts are null."

removedOutput schema / properties

Removed value: -{
-  "domain": {
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  "error_reason": {
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  "latency_ms": {
-    "minimum": 0,
-    "type": "integer"
-  },
-  "limitations": {
-    "items": {
-      "type": "string"
-    },
-    "type": "array"
-  },
-  "organization": {
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  "recommendation": {
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  "risk_level": {
-    "enum": [
-      "LOW",
-      "MEDIUM",
-      "HIGH",
-      "CRITICAL"
-    ],
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  "safe_to_buy": {
-    "type": "boolean"
-  },
-  "signals": {
-    "properties": {
-      "active_ad_campaigns": {
-        "type": [
-          "boolean",
-          "null"
-        ]
-      },
-      "domain_age_days": {
-        "type": [
-          "number",
-          "null"
-        ]
-      },
-      "has_active_employees": {
-        "type": [
-          "boolean",
-          "null"
-        ]
-      },
-      "legitimate_tech_stack": {
-        "type": [
-          "boolean",
-          "null"
-        ]
-      },
-      "onchain_reputation_score": {
-        "type": [
-          "number",
-          "null"
-        ]
-      },
-      "open_jobs_count": {
-        "type": [
-          "number",
-          "null"
-        ]
-      }
-    },
-    "required": [
-      "domain_age_days",
-      "has_active_employees",
-      "open_jobs_count",
-      "legitimate_tech_stack",
-      "active_ad_campaigns",
-      "onchain_reputation_score"
-    ],
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  "signed_statement": {
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  "status": {
-    "enum": [
-      "ok",
-      "no_data",
-      "unreachable"
-    ],
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  "trust_score": {
-    "maximum": 100,
-    "minimum": 0,
-    "type": "number"
-  },
-  "verification_key": {
-    "type": "object"
-  }
-}

removedOutput schema / required

Removed value: -[
-  "domain",
-  "status"
-]

First observedv0.1.0Oct 21, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

Annotations only declare readOnly and openWorld; the description adds cost ($0.005 per result), the nature of the output artifact (signed, with expiry and public verification key), and an explicit disclaimer of what the signature implies. That disclaimer is materially useful because an agent could otherwise over-interpret 'verified' as a purchase-safety certification.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Front-loaded with the artifact definition, then pricing, then routing to alternatives. The opening sentence ("Returns structured public evidence and explicit unknowns") is somewhat redundant with the sentence that follows and with the output schema, but the remaining prose is dense and purposeful.

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?

Output schema exists, so return values needn't be explained, and the description still covers cost, safety profile, artifact scope, and alternatives. The only minor gap is the concrete format of the badge (signed payload vs. URL), though 'signed public-evidence statement with expiry and public verification key' is sufficient for correct invocation.

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% and both parameters are documented there (domain format, optional context). The description adds no additional parameter guidance, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: a signed public-evidence statement for a merchant domain, with expiry and a verification key. It immediately scopes what the artifact proves (HirePulse issued the assessment) versus what it does not (ownership or purchase safety), which distinguishes it from generic merchant-trust siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly names the selection condition ("Use when you need a portable signed assessment") and names two alternatives with their respective conditions: pre_purchase_merchant_trust_check for risk evidence without a badge, and x402_merchant_trust_check for an API endpoint. Negative scoping is also stated ("does not issue a third-party certification").

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.