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Run: 2026-05-01-01KQHSEG13Q6CSNTV12MMVWQP3
Run Details
Model:
Grok 4.3 (Reasoning)
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
39.2s
Cost:
$0.006473
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="Version 1: The Local Knight" data-color="red"> As Frederick brought Thunder to a halt near the castle stables, the scent of fresh hay and oiled leather filled the air. A tall, armored figure stepped forward from the shadows of the stables. It was Sir Roland, the local knight, who greeted him firmly. "Welcome, young squire Frederick," Sir Roland said in a deep, commanding voice. "I am Sir Roland, and I shall guide your training here. The kingdom needs strong hearts like yours." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: The Knight's Welcome" data-color="green"> Thunder's powerful strides eased to a stop beside the stables, where lanterns cast a soft glow over the weary travelers. Sir Roland, the esteemed local knight, emerged with a hearty laugh and extended his gauntleted hand in greeting. "Ah, Frederick, the new squire I presume? I am Sir Roland," he welcomed warmly. "Your journey has brought you to a place of honor and trials. Together, we shall forge your path to knighthood." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: Greeting from Sir Roland" data-color="blue"> With Thunder finally tethered at the stables, Frederick took in the bustling castle grounds under the dying light. Sir Roland, the local knight with eyes sharp as steel, approached and greeted him with quiet intensity. "Frederick, I see you've made it," Sir Roland said, placing a steady hand on his shoulder. "As the local knight, I'll ensure your training serves the realm. Perhaps even the echoes of the last dragon speak through your destiny." </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-05-01T12:50:33.639Z"
5/1/2026, 12:50:33 PM
model
"x-ai/grok-4.3-20260430"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
33771
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
39160
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
1015
native_tokens_prompt
411
native_tokens_completion
2545
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
2201
native_tokens_cached
384
num_media_prompt
(null)
num_input_audio_prompt
(null)
num_media_completion
0
num_search_results
(null)
num_fetches
(null)
web_search_engine
(null)
origin
"https://ncbench.com/"
is_byok
false
finish_reason
"stop"
native_finish_reason
"completed"
usage
0.00647305
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"45623cb8-18e5-4b32-8fc4-85d05439982d"
id
"f18528c4-8583-9ee3-bd4f-45c5d7c60f3c"
is_byok
false
latency
97
model_permaslug
"x-ai/grok-4.3-20260430"
provider_name
"xAI"
status
200
user_agent
"langchainjs-openai/1.0.0 ((node/v24.14.1; linux; x64))"
http_referer
(null)
request_id
"req-1777639833-2Hd6qWhNIJpibVRE59D8"
session_id
(null)
api_type
"completions"
id
"gen-1777639833-Ol1CZcdoxbDGaiAGB0sS"
upstream_id
"f18528c4-8583-9ee3-bd4f-45c5d7c60f3c"
total_cost
0.00647305
cache_discount
0.0004032
upstream_inference_cost
0
provider_name
"xAI"
response_cache_source_id
(null)
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