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Run: 2026-02-20-01KHY99VHPJ8WHA577WWTE0E5G
Run Details
Model:
Grok 4 Fast
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
7.3s
Cost:
$0.000409
Provider:
xAI
Evaluation summary
Score
Evaluator
Details Link
Pass
Match blue prose section
(details)
Pass
Match green prose section
(details)
Pass
Match red prose section
(details)
no eval
Overall
Model input
System
You are an expert fantasy novel author. You are working on a novel called "The Chronicles of the Last Dragon". The following tools are available to you: - <nc-section> Use this tool to create a new section of prose. Arguments: - "data-title": The title of the section. - "data-color": Any color of (red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange, pink, brown). Example usage: <nc-section data-title="Chapter 1: The Arrival" data-color="blue"> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </nc-section>
User/Human
The story so far: <storySoFar> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </storySoFar>
AI
My horse, a majestic stallion named Thunder, galloped across the open field. The wind whipped through my hair as I rode towards the castle gates. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the stone walls. I could see the banners of the kingdom fluttering in the breeze.
User/Human
Continue the story with the following instructions: """The local knight, Sir Roland, greets Frederick near the stables.""" Create 3 alternate prose sections that continue the story. - Version 1 (red) - Version 2 (green) - Version 3 (blue)
Model response
Messages
Meta
AI
<nc-section data-title="Arrival at the Stables - Version 1" data-color="red"> As I dismounted Thunder near the stables, a tall figure emerged from the shadows of the hayloft. Sir Roland, the local knight with a scar across his weathered face and a cloak embroidered with the kingdom's crest, extended a gauntleted hand. "Welcome, young Frederick," he boomed, his voice like rolling thunder. "You've made good time. The king awaits your oath of service." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Arrival at the Stables - Version 2" data-color="green"> Thunder's hooves clattered to a halt by the stables, steam rising from his flanks. From a nearby post, Sir Roland approached with measured steps, his armor glinting in the fading light. The knight, known for his unyielding sense of honor, clapped a firm hand on my shoulder. "Frederick, lad," he said warmly, eyes twinkling with quiet assessment, "the castle's walls will test your mettle. Come, let's stable your beast and speak of your duties." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Arrival at the Stables - Version 3" data-color="blue"> Dismounting amid the scent of fresh straw and horseflesh, I led Thunder into the stables. There, leaning against a wooden beam, stood Sir Roland—the local knight whose tales of dragon-slaying had fueled my dreams. He straightened, offering a nod and a grip like iron. "So, you're the squire we've been expecting, Frederick," he rumbled, his gaze piercing. "The winds of fate blow you here at an opportune hour. Follow me; adventure stirs beyond these gates." </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-02-20T19:44:21.058Z"
2/20/2026, 7:44:21 PM
model
"x-ai/grok-4-fast"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
3207
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
7175
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
397
native_tokens_prompt
440
native_tokens_completion
688
native_tokens_completion_images
0
native_tokens_reasoning
329
native_tokens_cached
150
num_media_prompt
(null)
num_input_audio_prompt
(null)
num_media_completion
0
num_search_results
(null)
origin
"https://ncbench.com/"
is_byok
false
finish_reason
"stop"
native_finish_reason
"completed"
usage
0.0004095
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"c9586d9d-97ff-40ca-ae94-22504d6f9b7e"
id
"f6d3d355-2e86-750c-489a-fd78d21825da"
is_byok
false
latency
484
model_permaslug
"x-ai/grok-4-fast"
provider_name
"xAI"
status
200
api_type
"completions"
id
"gen-1771616661-drXKfQiQTHYBN7kRsRiJ"
upstream_id
"f6d3d355-2e86-750c-489a-fd78d21825da"
total_cost
0.0004095
cache_discount
0.0000225
upstream_inference_cost
0
provider_name
"xAI"
Evaluation details
Result
Evaluator
Details
Meta Data
Pass
Match blue prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="blue">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match green prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="green">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match red prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="red">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
no eval