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~Alter Identity

by com.truealter

Resolve a ~handle

alter_resolve_handle
Read-onlyIdempotent

Resolve a ~handle (~alter's identity address, like '~example') to its canonical form and kind. Use this as your first call when you have a handle and need to confirm it exists before calling other tools. Returns canonical handle, kind (system/personal/role_alias), and addressability. Never returns PII. Reading what the field holds about a handle is verify_identity, a separate tool that needs a credential and so is not on the anonymous listing; an agent can mint one for itself in two calls with register_autonomous_challenge then register_autonomous. Free L0, no authentication required.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesHandle to resolve. Accepts '~example', 'example', '~Example', etc. Case-insensitive. Max 64 chars.

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

The annotations already convey read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive behavior. The description adds meaningful context beyond those annotations: it never returns PII, is free and authentication-free at L0, and returns canonical handle, kind, and addressability.

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 essential purpose and usage guidance are front-loaded with little waste. The later sentence about minting a credential for verify_identity is slightly tangential, but it supports the alternative-usage note and is not filler.

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

Completeness5/5

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

This is a one-parameter tool with strong annotations, and the description covers what it does, when to use it, what it returns, privacy behavior, authentication requirements, and the relevant alternative. Nothing important is missing 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 coverage is 100% and the single query parameter is already described with examples, max length, and case-insensitivity. The description only echoes the '~example' format and adds no new semantic information about the parameter.

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 names a specific verb and resource: resolving a ~handle to its canonical form and kind, and confirming existence. It also differentiates itself from verify_identity early, so an agent can tell it apart from related tools.

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?

It explicitly says to use this as the first call when a handle needs to be confirmed before invoking other tools. It also names verify_identity as the alternative for reading a field about a handle and explains why that tool is not on the anonymous listing.

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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TDQS

A4/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Several tools overlap in purpose: hello_agent and alter_login_status both report authentication state at session start, alter_verify and alter_resolve_handle both confirm handle existence, and golden_thread_status and thread_census both describe the same program. The descriptions are strong enough to disambiguate most cases, but the boundaries are not always obvious.

Naming Consistency3/5

Everything uses snake_case and most names are readable, but conventions are mixed: some tools use the alter_ prefix, others use describe_, get_, register_, or standalone nouns like thread_census and golden_thread_status. recommend_tool is also explicitly misleading, since it returns connection wiring rather than a tool recommendation.

Tool Count4/5

At 16 tools, the set is just above the typical well-scoped range, but each tool serves a distinct free-tier need: onboarding, registration, handle lookup, vocabulary reference, network stats, and program status. The count feels reasonable rather than bloated.

Completeness3/5

The set covers the anonymous/free surface well: registration, handle resolution, credential introspection, vocabularies, and program status are all present. However, multiple tools referenced in descriptions are absent, including alter_presence_set, verify_identity, query_field, and create_requirement, so core identity workflows around updating presence and performing paid field queries hit dead ends.

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