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Approve Task Review

approve_task_review
Idempotent

ESCROW FLOW ONLY. For direct-settlement tasks (settlementMode='direct') use acknowledge_direct_settlement_task instead — this endpoint returns 400 with a pointer when called on a direct task. Approve a completed task after reviewing the proof. Triggers payout to the operator. The task must be in UnderReview status AND settlementMode='escrow'. Funds move from locked to earned. Requires authentication.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
apiKeyYesYour API key (m2m_...)
taskIdYesTask ID to approve

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already signal non-read-only and idempotent behavior. The description adds valuable context about the payout side effect ('Funds move from locked to earned'), prerequisites, and the 400 error on direct tasks, going beyond what annotations provide.

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 three sentences, front-loaded with the most critical distinction ('ESCROW FLOW ONLY'), then the alternative, then the action and conditions. Every sentence provides essential information with no fluff.

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?

For a state-changing financial tool with no output schema, the description covers when to use, what it does, side effects, prerequisites, authentication, and error behavior for misuse. It is comprehensive enough for an agent to correctly select and invoke the tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% for 'apiKey' and 'taskId', but the description adds meaning to 'taskId' by specifying it must refer to a task in UnderReview status with settlementMode='escrow'. This is additional eligibility context beyond the schema's simple 'Task ID to approve'.

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: 'Approve a completed task after reviewing the proof' and its result: 'Triggers payout to the operator.' It also explicitly distinguishes from sibling tools by stating 'ESCROW FLOW ONLY' and naming the direct-settlement alternative.

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?

Explicit usage guidance is provided: it states this is for escrow-flow tasks only and directs users to use 'acknowledge_direct_settlement_task' for direct-settlement tasks, including the error behavior otherwise. It also specifies the required task status and settlementMode, giving clear conditions for use.

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

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, but there are overlapping pairs like fund_wallet and checkout_wallet_deposit (both create checkout URLs for wallet top-up) and cancel_physical_task vs cancel_task_with_settlement. Detailed descriptions and cross-references help, but the sheer number of similar actions creates misselection risk.

Naming Consistency4/5

Tool names follow a consistent verb_noun snake_case pattern (e.g., get_*, list_*, approve_*). Minor deviations include inconsistent use of 'task' vs 'physical_task' in names and the awkward 'checkout_wallet_deposit', but overall the pattern is predictable.

Tool Count2/5

54 tools is excessive for any server, even a complex platform. While each tool has a role, many are redundant or could be consolidated (e.g., wallet funding tools, multiple approval/cancel variations), making the set feel bloated and hard to navigate.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers the full task lifecycle, escrow/direct settlement flows, wallet management, webhooks, support, and administrative functions. The only notable gap is the inability to update task details beyond location (description, deadline, etc.) after dispatch, but core workflows are well-covered.