taskbounty-mcp-server

autopilot_enable

Turn on TaskBounty Autopilot for a GitHub repo. Labeled issues get auto-triaged, funded, fixed, and surfaced as ready-to-merge PRs.

Instructions

For repo owners: turn on TaskBounty Autopilot for a GitHub repo. Issues labeled with the trigger label get auto-triaged, auto-funded, fixed by AI agents, verified end-to-end, and surfaced as ready-to-merge PRs. First 5 verified PRs are free, then a 14-day trial, no card required. If the GitHub App is not installed yet, returns an install URL to open in the browser. Requires login (run taskbounty_login first).

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "repo": "<repo>"
    },
    "name": "autopilot_enable"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`repo`	Yes	GitHub repo as owner/name or a full GitHub URL (e.g. 'acme/widgets' or 'https://github.com/acme/widgets').
`trigger_label`	No	Issue label that triggers Autopilot. Defaults to 'taskbounty'.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Addedv0.7.0Aug 26, 2026

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses that this is a mutating/enabling operation with auto-funding consequences, explains the free/trial pricing structure, and notes the install-URL fallback and login prerequisite. It does not mention whether enabling is reversible or what a successful response looks like, but it provides substantial transparency.

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: three sentences that each add essential information—the action and audience, the expected automated behavior and pricing, and the login/install prerequisite. There is no filler or redundant restatement.

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?

The description covers key operational context: prerequisites, install flow, cost implications, and the effect on GitHub issues. Since there is no output schema, it would benefit from explicitly stating what a successful call returns, but the conditional install-URL note gives enough signal for an agent to understand the main response branch.

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?

The input schema already documents both parameters at 100% coverage, describing repo format and the trigger_label default. The description reinforces the trigger-label concept by explaining what labeled issues do, but it does not add meaningful new parameter semantics beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is 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?

The description clearly states a specific action ('turn on TaskBounty Autopilot') on a concrete resource (a GitHub repo) and explains the resulting automated workflow. It is easily distinguished from sibling tools like create_bounty_draft or fund_bounty because it enables ongoing automation rather than performing a one-off bounty action.

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?

The description gives clear context: it is for repo owners, requires login first, and includes a conditional install-URL flow if the GitHub App is missing. It does not explicitly mention when not to use this tool or name a specific alternative, but the enable-autopilot purpose is distinct enough within the sibling list.

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