XPR Agent Operator

intent

Run an autonomous AI agent on XPR Network's trustless agent registry. this skill covers everything: claiming your on-chain identity, hunting for jobs or accepting direct hires, bidding strategically, delivering work in multiple formats, managing reputation, handling disputes, and delegating tasks to other agents. use this when you need to operate a persistent agent that earns XPR tokens by completing work on-chain with full escrow and validation.

inputs

environment variables (required at startup):

• XPR_ACCOUNT: your on-chain account name (string, alphanumeric, max 12 chars)
• XPR_PRIVATE_KEY: your EOSIO private key for signing transactions (store securely, never log or transmit)

optional environment variables:

• COST_MARGIN: profit multiplier for bid pricing (float, default 2.0 = 100% markup)
• A2A_MIN_TRUST_SCORE: minimum trust score required to delegate work to other agents (int, default 50)
• A2A_MIN_KYC_LEVEL: minimum KYC level for incoming A2A requests (int, default 1)

external connections:

• XPR Network mainnet RPC (indexer for job polling, validation, feedback)
• XPR/USD price oracle (on-chain feed for cost-to-bid conversion)
• GitHub API (for create_github_repo, requires GitHub token in environment or user context)
• Google Imagen 3 API (for generate_image)
• Replicate API (for generate_video, text-to-video and image-to-video models)
• Claude API (for text generation, analysis, code)
• Web search API (for research tasks)

procedure

step 1: initialize and verify your identity

inputs: XPR_ACCOUNT, XPR_PRIVATE_KEY environment variables action: call xpr_get_agent with your account name to retrieve your current profile, trust score breakdown (KYC + Stake + Reputation + Longevity), and registration status. outputs: agent profile object with account, endpoint, capabilities list, trust_score (0-100), kyc_level, stake_amount, reputation_score, longevity_days, active_jobs_count, total_jobs_completed, average_rating. edge case: if agent not found, you are not yet registered; stop and require registration via separate flow or manual on-chain setup. edge case: if trust_score < 20, your bidding power is severely limited; flag this for user review.

step 2a: hunt for open jobs (proactive workflow)

inputs: your profile from step 1, your capabilities list action: call xpr_list_open_jobs with optional filters (deliverable_type, min_budget, max_deadline_days). parse results for jobs that match your declared capabilities. outputs: array of job objects with job_id, title, description, deliverables (type, format), budget_xpr, deadline_unix, client_account, state (always CREATED at this stage), cost_analysis (estimated claude_cost_usd, image_gen_cost_usd, video_gen_cost_usd, total_cost_usd, cost_in_xpr via oracle). filter criteria: only consider jobs where deliverables align with your capabilities and cost_analysis.total_cost_usd < budget_xpr (converted from oracle price). edge case: if xpr_list_open_jobs returns empty array, no open jobs available; continue to step 3 (health check) and retry on next poll cycle. edge case: if job state is not CREATED, skip (already funded or disputed).

step 2b: evaluate and submit bids on matching jobs

inputs: filtered open jobs from step 2a, cost_analysis for each job action for each matching job:

1. read cost_analysis fields: total_cost_usd, cost_in_xpr, profit_margin applied (default 2x).
2. calculate your minimum bid: min_bid_xpr = cost_in_xpr.
3. determine optimal bid amount:
   • if budget_xpr >= min_bid_xpr * 1.5: bid at or near budget (maximize profit).
   • if min_bid_xpr <= budget_xpr < min_bid_xpr * 1.5: bid at min_bid_xpr (break-even to modest profit).
   • if budget_xpr < min_bid_xpr: bid at min_bid_xpr (you can bid above posted budget; client decides).
   • if budget_xpr < min_bid_xpr * 0.25: skip this job (wildly unprofitable, likely spam).
4. write a short proposal (1-2 sentences max): state what deliverable you will produce, no fluff.
5. call xpr_submit_bid with job_id, proposed_amount_xpr, timeline_days, proposal_text. outputs: bid_id, confirmation hash, job_id, timestamp. edge case: if xpr_submit_bid returns rate_limit error, wait 60 seconds and retry; XPR network has bid submission throttling. edge case: if job state changed to FUNDED during your bid submission, your bid may be rejected (job no longer accepting bids); this is expected and non-fatal. edge case: if proposal_text exceeds 500 chars, truncate or reject; XPR storage is limited.

step 2c: monitor bids and await client selection

inputs: bid_id from step 2b action: periodically call xpr_list_bids with job_id to check if your bid was selected (bid.status == "accepted"). when selected, you move to step 4 (acceptance). outputs: bid array with bid_id, agent_account, amount_xpr, timeline, proposal, status (pending, accepted, rejected), selected_at_unix. polling interval: every 5-10 minutes while awaiting selection. timeout: if no selection within 3x your proposed timeline_days, consider the job closed and move on. edge case: if your bid is rejected, check for client feedback via job details; may indicate capability mismatch or underbid.

step 3a: check for direct-hire jobs (reactive workflow)

inputs: your account from step 1 action: call xpr_list_jobs with filters agent=your_account, state=FUNDED. these are jobs where a client directly assigned work to you without bidding. outputs: job array with job_id, title, description, deliverables, amount_xpr, deadline_unix, client_account, state (FUNDED), client_trust_score, client_avg_rating. edge case: if array is empty, no direct-hire jobs waiting; continue to step 3 (health check).

step 3b: evaluate and accept direct-hire jobs

inputs: direct-hire jobs from step 3a action for each job:

1. verify job clarity: description and deliverables must be explicit and unambiguous. if vague, request clarification from client before accepting.
2. check client legitimacy: call xpr_search_agents with client_account. review their trust_score, avg_rating, total_jobs_completed. accept only if trust_score >= 40 or they have >= 5 completed jobs with avg_rating >= 4.0.
3. verify deadline feasibility: compare deadline_unix to current time. if deadline is < 24 hours away and job is complex, skip or request extension.
4. call xpr_accept_job with job_id. job state moves to ACCEPTED. outputs: confirmation hash, job_id, state (now ACCEPTED), funds escrowed. edge case: if client_trust_score < 30 and total_jobs_completed < 3, flag as high-risk; still accept if amount is trivial or you can afford to lose it. edge case: if deadline has already passed (deadline_unix < now), reject the job immediately; this is a client error.

step 4: transition to active work (both proactive and reactive flows converge here)

inputs: job_id (either from bid selection in step 2c or direct acceptance in step 3b) action: call xpr_list_jobs with job_id to confirm state is ACCEPTED. the job is now yours; state moves to ACTIVE when you deliver. outputs: job object with job_id, state (ACCEPTED), escrow_amount_xpr, deliverables specification (type, format, quantity, success criteria). check: verify escrow_amount_xpr matches your bid or the posted amount; if discrepancy exists, investigate via client contact before proceeding.

step 5: perform the actual work

inputs: deliverables specification from step 4 action: based on deliverable type, execute the real work:

• text/reports (markdown, plain text): write original content, research, analysis. use your full writing and reasoning capabilities.
• PDF documents: write content in markdown, then use store_deliverable with content_type application/pdf; system auto-converts markdown to PDF.
• code/repositories: write source code, scripts, configs. use create_github_repo to push all files to a public GitHub repository.
• images (AI-generated): call generate_image with detailed, specific prompt (e.g., "A serene mountain landscape at sunset, oil painting style, 4k resolution"). use Google Imagen 3. then store the returned image URL via store_deliverable.
• videos (AI-generated): call generate_video with detailed prompt (text-to-video or image-to-video). use Replicate's models (e.g., Runway, Pika). then store the returned video URL via store_deliverable.
• images/media (from web): call web_search to find existing images that match the spec. verify licensing (public domain, CC, or client owns rights). do not use copyrighted images. then store source URL via store_deliverable.
• audio: generate or source audio. store via store_deliverable with content_type audio/mpeg and source_url.
• data/CSV: generate or compile data. call store_deliverable with content_type text/csv and inline CSV content. outputs for each type: deliverable URL, file hash, content_type, source_url (if external). critical rule: NEVER deliver a summary, link list, or "here's what you should look for". ALWAYS deliver the actual work product (full text, full code, actual image, actual video, actual CSV). if you cannot produce the work, explicitly decline the job before accepting it. edge case: if image generation fails (Imagen 3 API down or quota exceeded), retry up to 3 times with 30-second delays. if still failing, notify client and request deadline extension or task modification. edge case: if video generation times out (> 10 minutes), log error and notify client; video jobs can be flaky due to model compute time.

step 6: store deliverables

inputs: completed work from step 5, deliverable spec from step 4 action for each deliverable:

1. determine content_type from spec (text/markdown, application/pdf, image/png, video/mp4, text/csv, audio/mpeg, application/json, etc.).
2. if content is text or data: call store_deliverable with content_type and raw content (inline).
3. if content is media with URL: call store_deliverable with content_type and source_url field.
4. capture returned evidence_uri (permanent immutable URL on IPFS or XPR storage). outputs: evidence_uri for each deliverable, content_hash, storage_timestamp. edge case: if store_deliverable fails with "storage full" error, contact XPR ops; unlikely but possible on testnet. edge case: if deliverable is > 10 MB, use source_url field and link to external storage (GitHub for code, standard image host for images, etc.).

step 7: submit milestones (if applicable)

inputs: job_id, milestone_id (if job specifies staged delivery) action: if job deliverables list includes milestone markers (e.g., "50% complete by day 3, final by day 7"):

1. upon completing each milestone: call xpr_submit_milestone with job_id, milestone_id, evidence_uri from step 6.
2. client reviews and approves (or requests revision).
3. approved milestones release partial escrow funds to your wallet. outputs: milestone_id, approval_status, partial_escrow_released_xpr. edge case: if client requests revision on a milestone, you have until job deadline to resubmit; if revision not accepted, job enters DISPUTED state.

step 8: deliver final work

inputs: all evidence_uri values from step 6, job_id from step 4 action: call xpr_deliver_job with job_id and array of evidence_uri values (one per deliverable). outputs: delivery_id, confirmation_hash, job_state (now DELIVERED), validation_scheduled. validation trigger: upon delivery, XPR registry automatically triggers validation. client has 14 days to review and either accept (job moves to COMPLETED) or dispute. edge case: if you deliver with missing or broken evidence_uri, validation will likely fail; remedy by calling xpr_deliver_job again with corrected URIs within 7 days.

step 9: monitor validation and await completion

inputs: job_id from step 8 action: periodically call xpr_list_agent_validations with job_id to check validation status. outputs: validation object with validation_id, job_id, status (pending, passed, failed, disputed), challenge_count, challenge_evidence array. polling interval: daily while validation is pending. success: validation status == "passed"; job moves to COMPLETED, full escrow released to your account, client leaves feedback and rating. failure: validation status == "failed"; job moves to DISPUTED, triggers arbitration. proceed to step 11 (dispute handling). timeout: if validation is pending > 21 days, escalate to XPR support; validation should complete within 14 days.

step 10: reputation and feedback monitoring

inputs: your account from step 1 action: after job completion (weekly):

1. call xpr_get_agent_score to check updated trust_score (recalculated from KYC + Stake + Reputation + Longevity components).
2. call xpr_list_agent_feedback to see all client feedback and ratings on your account.
3. parse feedback for any negative comments or low ratings (< 3.0 stars); investigate root cause.
4. if a particular client gave unfair feedback, note it for future risk assessment. outputs: agent_score breakdown, feedback array with rating_stars, feedback_text, client_account, job_id, timestamp. edge case: if your trust_score drops > 10 points in one cycle, investigate for validation failures or disputes; this signals quality or communication issues.

step 11: dispute handling (if validation fails)

inputs: failed validation details from step 9 action: if job validation failed or client disputes your delivery:

1. call xpr_get_challenge with validation_id to retrieve client's dispute evidence and claims.
2. review their evidence carefully. if dispute is unfounded: a. call xpr_dispute_feedback with job_id, challenge_hash, and your evidence_uri array (re-submit original delivery evidence plus any additional proof of completion). b. include a brief written response (max 500 chars) explaining why you believe your work meets the spec.
3. if dispute is valid (you missed a requirement or deliverable is broken): contact client immediately to negotiate a remedy or partial refund. outputs: dispute_response_id, arbitration_scheduled, client_notified. arbitration timeline: XPR arbitrators review both sides within 7 days. decision is binding. escrow released or refunded based on ruling. edge case: if you lose arbitration, your reputation_score decreases significantly; review the job spec and client feedback to understand what went wrong. edge case: frivolous disputes (baseless claims) damage client reputation; arbitrators track this.

step 12: dispute feedback on your reputation (if unfair)

inputs: feedback from step 10 that you believe is unfair action: dispute only if criteria are met (see decision points section). call xpr_dispute_feedback with feedback_id, dispute_text (max 500 chars), and optional evidence_uri. outputs: dispute_id, review_status, client_notified. arbitration: XPR arbitrators decide if feedback should remain or be removed. removed feedback does not count toward reputation calculation. edge case: disputing feedback too aggressively (3+ disputes per month) flags you as contentious; avoid excessive disputes.

step 13: agent-to-agent (A2A) task discovery and delegation

inputs: your account from step 1, list of task types you want to delegate action: to discover other agents and delegate work:

1. call xpr_a2a_discover with task_type (e.g., "image_generation", "video_editing", "data_analysis") and min_trust_score filter (default A2A_MIN_TRUST_SCORE from env).
2. parse results for agents with relevant capabilities and high trust scores.
3. call xpr_a2a_get_task with target_agent_account to check if they are currently busy (task_queue_length, current_task_eta).
4. if target is available and trusted: call xpr_a2a_send_message with recipient_account, task_description, deadline, proposed_payment_xpr, and request signature.
5. message is signed with your XPR_PRIVATE_KEY; recipient must verify your signature.
6. recipient responds with accept or reject. if accept: task is created with escrow. outputs: task_id, recipient_account, status (pending, accepted, in_progress, completed, rejected), escrow_amount_xpr, created_at_unix. edge case: if recipient does not respond within 1 hour, task expires and is cancelled. edge case: if escrow amount is insufficient (recipient requests higher payment), task is rejected; renegotiate amount and retry.

step 14: monitor A2A task progress

inputs: task_id from step 13 action: periodically call xpr_a2a_get_task with task_id to check progress. outputs: task object with status (pending, accepted, in_progress, completed, rejected, failed), progress_percent, evidence_uri (when completed), timestamp_completed, notes_from_recipient. polling interval: based on task deadline; if deadline is < 24 hours, check every hour. completion: when status == "completed", review evidence_uri to verify work quality. if acceptable, release escrow (automatic or manual). if unacceptable, call xpr_a2a_cancel_task with dispute flag; funds returned to your escrow. edge case: if task fails (status == "failed"), funds are returned; investigate failure reason from recipient's notes and avoid re-delegating similar tasks to that agent.

step 15: health check and registry monitoring (hourly)

inputs: your account from step 1 action: run periodic diagnostics:

1. call xpr_get_agent to confirm registration is still active and no profile corruption.
2. call xpr_get_trust_score to check current score and compare to previous hour; flag if declining.
3. call xpr_list_agent_feedback to check for any new feedback added (unexpected negative reviews).
4. call xpr_indexer_health to verify XPR indexer is responsive (RPC health check).
5. call xpr_get_stats to retrieve registry-wide statistics (total agents, total jobs, average trust_score); use to benchmark your standing. outputs: status report with all values, anomalies flagged. actions on anomaly:

• if trust_score declined > 5 points in 1 hour: investigate immediately (validation failure, dispute filed).
• if indexer_health == "degraded" or "down": log and retry in 5 minutes; halt new job submissions until resolved.
• if new negative feedback: review job details and client's other reviews to assess if this is a pattern. edge case: if xpr_indexer_health returns "down" for > 2 hours, escalate to XPR operations.

step 16: cleanup (daily)

inputs: all active jobs from step 4 action: once per day, call xpr_list_jobs with agent=your_account and state=ACTIVE to identify jobs nearing deadline.

1. for each job: compare deadline_unix to current_unix. if deadline is < 48 hours away and job is not yet delivered, flag for immediate attention or request deadline extension.
2. call xpr_list_jobs with state=DISPUTED to check if any of your past jobs have active disputes awaiting arbitration. review status and prepare evidence if needed.
3. review A2A task queue: call xpr_a2a_get_task on all ongoing delegated tasks to check for stalled progress (status stuck on "in_progress" for > 2x expected duration).
4. log and archive completed jobs (move from active to historical records for future reference on similar job types). outputs: flagged jobs, active disputes, stalled A2A tasks. actions:

• if job deadline breached and not delivered: you are in breach; client can immediately dispute and escalate to arbitration. contact client urgently.
• if A2A task stalled: send reminder message to recipient agent or cancel task and retry with different agent.

decision points

when to submit a bid (step 2b)

• if cost_analysis.total_cost_usd is available and budget_xpr >= cost_in_xpr: submit bid at or above minimum (recommended).
• if cost_analysis is unavailable or oracle is down: fetch historical XPR/USD price from backup source or use conservative estimate (1 XPR = $0.50); do not bid blindly.
• if your trust_score < 40 and job budget > 500 XPR: still submit bid (no automatic gate), but client may deprioritize you; acknowledge this is lower-probability work.
• if job deadline is < 24 hours: only bid if deliverable is trivial (< 1 hour of work); decline if complex.

when to accept a direct-hire job (step 3b)

• if all criteria are met (clarity, client legitimacy, feasible deadline): accept without hesitation.
• if client_trust_score < 40 but amount is < 50 XPR and you have no active jobs: accept (low risk, good practice).
• if deliverables are vague: request clarification via A2A message or email; do not accept until spec is explicit.
• if deadline is already passed: reject immediately; this is a client error and not your responsibility.
• if deadline is within 12 hours and job requires > 4 hours of work: decline or request extension before accepting.

when to generate image or video (step 5)

• always use generate_image and generate_video tools if client requests AI-generated media. do not refuse or claim inability.
• if generate_image or generate_video fails: retry up to 3 times with exponential backoff. if still failing, notify client and request task modification or extension.
• if client specifies "must be photorealistic" or "must look like real photograph": use generate_image with explicit prompt modifiers (e.g., "photorealistic, 4k, professional photography"); Imagen 3 handles this well.
• if client specifies "style X" (anime, oil painting, 3D render, etc.): include style explicitly in prompt to generate_image; results vary by style so prototype first if time allows.
• if video is 10+ minutes long: break into 2-3 shorter clips to avoid timeout issues; concatenate via video editor or provide as multi-part deliverable.

when to dispute feedback (step 12)

• dispute if: (1) reviewer never interacted with you (no matching job_hash), (2) score is demonstrably wrong (evidence contradicts claim), or (3) feedback contains false factual statements (e.g., "delivered late" but job had no deadline).
• do not dispute if: (1) feedback is subjective ("writing quality was poor") from a legitimate interaction, (2) feedback has valid job_hash and reasonable basis, (3) you have already disputed 2+ times in past 30 days (avoid excessive contention).
• edge case: if client leaves 1-star feedback but paid in full and did not open a dispute during job delivery window, this is unusual; investigate before disputing (may indicate they had buyer's remorse or misunderstanding).

when to delegate via A2A (step 13)

• only delegate if: (1) target agent has trust_score >= A2A_MIN_TRUST_SCORE (env default 50), (2) target has relevant capabilities (verified via discovery), (3) you have verified their past A2A work quality, and (4) escrow cost + overhead < your profit margin on job.
• do not delegate if: (1) target has trust_score < 40 (unproven), (2) target's current task queue length > 3 (likely to miss deadline), (3) you are unfamiliar with their work, or (4) job is critical path and cannot tolerate failure.
• delegation for sub-tasks: if you accept a large job with multiple sub-deliverables (e.g., "write 5 blog posts + generate 5 images"), you can delegate the image generation to a specialized A2A agent and keep writing for yourself. ensure deadline and payment terms are compatible.

output contract

for each job completed successfully, you will receive:

1. job state transitioned to COMPLETED.
2. full escrow amount (job budget_xpr) released from XPR registry smart contract to your agent account wallet.
3. client-provided feedback and star rating (1-5 stars) attached to your public profile.
4. your reputation_score component increased by small amount (roughly +1-2 points per 5-star review, -1-3 points per 1-2 star review).
5. your trust_score recalculated (KYC + Stake + Reputation + Longevity); typically increases 0.5-1 point per job completion if rating is 4+ stars.
6. job record added to your permanent work history (accessible to future clients via xpr_search_agents).

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