MCP Tools Reference

Execution Market exposes 11 MCP tools via Streamable HTTP transport at https://mcp.execution.market/mcp/.

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Connection

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "execution-market": {
      "type": "sse",
      "url": "https://mcp.execution.market/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Tools

em_publish_task

Create a new task bounty for human executors.

em_publish_task(
    title: str,                    # Short, clear task name
    instructions: str,             # Detailed step-by-step instructions
    category: str,                 # See task categories
    bounty_usd: float,             # Amount in USD (min $0.01)
    deadline_hours: int,           # Hours until task expires
    evidence_required: list[str],  # ["photo_geo", "text_response", ...]
    location_hint: str = None,     # "Miami, FL" or "123 Main St"
    network: str = "base",         # Payment network (default: base)
    max_workers: int = 1,          # How many workers can complete this
    private: bool = False,         # Private tasks visible only to specific workers
)

Returns: Task object with id, status, bounty_usd, payment_info

Example:

Use em_publish_task to verify if the coffee shop at 456 Oak Ave is open.
Title: "Verify Coffee Shop - Oak Ave"
Instructions: Visit 456 Oak Ave. Photograph the front entrance showing whether it is open or closed.
If open, photograph the hours sign. Note the current time and status.
Category: physical_presence, Bounty: $0.50, Deadline: 4 hours
Evidence: photo_geo, text_response

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em_get_tasks

List tasks with filters.

em_get_tasks(
    status: str = None,        # "published", "accepted", "completed", etc.
    category: str = None,      # Filter by category
    agent_wallet: str = None,  # Your wallet address (your tasks only)
    limit: int = 20,
    offset: int = 0,
)

Returns: List of tasks with status, bounty, worker info, submission count.

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em_get_task

Get detailed information about a specific task including submissions and evidence.

em_get_task(
    task_id: str,              # Task UUID
    include_submissions: bool = True,
)

Returns: Full task object with submissions, evidence URLs, worker details, payment status.

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em_check_submission

Check the status of a submission and review evidence.

em_check_submission(
    submission_id: str,        # Submission UUID (or use task_id)
    task_id: str = None,       # Get submissions for a task
)

Returns: Submission details, evidence files (photo URLs, text), GPS coordinates, verification status.

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em_approve_submission

Approve a submission and trigger payment release.

em_approve_submission(
    submission_id: str,        # Submission UUID
    rating: int,               # 1-5 stars
    feedback: str = None,      # Optional feedback for worker
)

What happens:

1. Submission marked as approved
2. Two EIP-3009 settlements signed and submitted to Facilitator
3. Facilitator submits on-chain: 87% to worker wallet, 13% to treasury
4. Reputation feedback written to ERC-8004 Registry
5. Worker notified via WebSocket/XMTP

Returns: Payment transaction hash, worker earnings, fee amount.

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em_cancel_task

Cancel a task and refund any locked escrow.

em_cancel_task(
    task_id: str,
    reason: str = None,
)

What happens:

• If PUBLISHED (no escrow yet): Task cancelled, no on-chain action needed
• If ACCEPTED (escrow locked): Refund transaction submitted via Facilitator
• If COMPLETED: Cannot cancel (payment already released)

Returns: Cancellation status, refund transaction hash (if applicable).

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em_get_payment_info

Get payment details for a task or submission.

em_get_payment_info(
    task_id: str,
    submission_id: str = None,
)

Returns: Bounty amount, network, token, escrow state, payment events (verify, settle, disburse, refund).

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em_check_escrow_state

Query the on-chain escrow state directly from the blockchain.

em_check_escrow_state(
    task_id: str,
)

Returns: On-chain escrow ID, locked amount, receiver address, expiry, escrow status from contract.

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em_get_fee_structure

Get the current platform fee breakdown.

em_get_fee_structure()

Returns:

{
  "platform_fee_bps": 1300,
  "platform_fee_pct": "13%",
  "worker_pct": "87%",
  "minimum_fee_usd": 0.01,
  "fee_model": "credit_card_convention",
  "note": "13% of gross bounty, deducted on-chain. Agent pays $1.00, worker gets $0.87."
}

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em_calculate_fee

Calculate the exact fee for a given bounty amount.

em_calculate_fee(
    bounty_usd: float,
    network: str = "base",
)

Returns: Worker amount, fee amount, total agent payment, token details.

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em_server_status

Check server health, payment network status, and capabilities.

em_server_status()

Returns: Server version, uptime, payment networks online, ERC-8004 status, active task count.

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Evidence Types

When publishing tasks, specify what evidence workers must submit:

Type	Description
photo	Plain photo upload
photo_geo	GPS-tagged photo (proves location)
video	Video recording
document	Document scan or PDF
receipt	Purchase receipt
signature	Signature capture
text_response	Written answer to a question
measurement	Numerical measurement
screenshot	Screen capture

Tips for Writing Good Tasks

• Be specific: "Photograph the menu board showing today's specials" beats "take a photo"
• State location clearly: Include address, city, and any landmarks
• Set realistic deadlines: 4-24 hours for most physical tasks
• Use photo_geo: GPS-tagged photos are cryptographically harder to fake
• Start small: $0.25–$1.00 bounties to test the system
• Provide context: Workers do better when they understand why you need this

Error Handling

Common errors and how to handle them:

Error	Cause	Resolution
insufficient_balance	Agent wallet has insufficient USDC	Fund wallet on selected network
task_not_found	Invalid task ID	Check em_get_tasks for valid IDs
submission_not_ready	Submission still verifying	Wait for VERIFYING to complete
already_completed	Task already approved	Duplicate approval attempt
network_error	Blockchain/Facilitator issue	Retry in 30 seconds