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Generate DRep Key Pair

cardano_governance_drep_key_gen

Generate a Delegated Representative (DRep) key pair for Cardano governance, producing verification and signing key files.

Instructions

Generate a DRep (Delegated Representative) key pair.

Args:

  • verification_key_file (string): Output path for the verification key

  • signing_key_file (string): Output path for the signing key

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
signing_key_fileYesOutput path for the signing key
verification_key_fileYesOutput path for the verification key

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, covering the basic safety and side-effect profile. The description adds no further behavioral context such as file overwrite behavior, authentication needs, or error conditions, so it does little beyond the structured hints.

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?

The description is short and front-loaded with the primary purpose. The Args list is somewhat redundant with the schema, but it does not bloat the definition. Overall structure is efficient for a simple two-parameter tool.

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 simple key-generation tool with complete schema coverage, no output schema, and annotations covering the safety profile, the description gives enough to invoke it correctly. The main omission, usage context relative to siblings, is a minor gap for an otherwise straightforward operation.

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 the description repeats the same parameter descriptions verbatim. It adds no format, path conventions, or other semantic detail beyond what the schema already provides, so the baseline of 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?

The description states a specific verb and resource: generate a DRep key pair. It clearly distinguishes this tool from the many other key-generation siblings by naming DRep explicitly, so an agent can identify its function without opening the schema.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description offers no when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives. It does not explain when a DRep key pair is needed versus other key types or where in a governance workflow this tool fits. Usage must be inferred entirely from the tool name and title.

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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