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Run: 2026-07-25-01KYCTR4YTYD7SFZGGJSYEBYJP
Run Details
Model:
Thinking Machines Inkling
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
57.1s
Cost:
$0.002012
Provider:
DeepInfra
Evaluation summary
Score
Evaluator
Details Link
Fail
Match blue prose section
(details)
Fail
Match green prose section
(details)
Fail
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
<|content_invoke_tool_json|>{"data-title":"Version 1 (red)","data-color":"red"}The iron gates of the castle had barely clanged shut behind me when a heavy boot struck the earth near Thunder’s hooves. I pulled the reins hard and looked down. Sir Roland stood there, his plate armor scored with crimson rust and old battle-scars, a hand already reaching for Thunder’s bridle. “You’re late, boy,” he growled, his breath sharp with ale and smoke. “Stables are that way. No squire rides onto the training grounds unescorted.” His gauntleted grip was rough as he led my horse away, leaving me to stumble after him through the gathering dusk. </nc-section> <nc-section<|content_invoke_tool_json|>{"data-title":"Version 2 (green)","data-color":"green"}I had barely dismounted near the stables when a broad figure emerged from the shadow of a hay cart. Sir Roland, his cloak the deep green of forest moss, offered a weathered smile as he approached. “Frederick,” he said, his voice as calm as still water beneath oaks. “We’ve been expecting you. Thunder looks well-traveled—come, let me show you where the squires keep their mounts. The castle holds many lessons, but none begin without a proper greeting.” He placed a gentle hand on my shoulder and guided me toward the lantern-lit stalls. </nc-section> <nc-section<|content_invoke_tool_json|>{"data-title":"Version 3 (blue)","data-color":"blue"}Near the stables, beneath a sky deepening to twilight blue, Sir Roland awaited me. His armor caught the fading light like frozen water, and he removed his helm with a formal bow. “Welcome, Squire Frederick,” he said, his tone steady as a winter lake. “Your arrival marks the beginning of your service to this realm. I am Sir Roland, your master-at-arms. Let us see to Thunder first; discipline always begins with care for one’s steed.” He turned smoothly toward the stable doors, every movement precise and unhurried. </nc-section><|end_message|>
created_at
"2026-07-25T14:26:59.171Z"
7/25/2026, 2:26:59 PM
model
"thinkingmachines/inkling-20260715"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
920
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
57070
tokens_prompt
303
tokens_completion
500
native_tokens_prompt
307
native_tokens_completion
434
native_tokens_completion_images
(null)
native_tokens_reasoning
0
native_tokens_cached
64
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
"stop"
service_tier
(null)
usage
0.00201158
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"d6b9d68e-115a-49d7-81cd-1ad1c6942b0e"
id
"chatcmpl-RnNrBBaJrzxsGl4yE4FafiC4"
is_byok
false
latency
57
model_permaslug
"thinkingmachines/inkling-20260715"
provider_name
"DeepInfra"
status
200
user_agent
"langchainjs-openai/1.0.0 ((node/v24.18.0; linux; x64))"
http_referer
(null)
request_id
"req-1784989619-Bh4fwNtMwsN7ujQ36OQq"
session_id
(null)
preset_id
(null)
api_type
"completions"
id
"gen-1784989619-GsrNjxxjbqsYbA29Q6zj"
upstream_id
"chatcmpl-RnNrBBaJrzxsGl4yE4FafiC4"
total_cost
0.00201158
cache_discount
0.00005312
upstream_inference_cost
0
provider_name
"DeepInfra"
response_cache_source_id
(null)
data_region
"global"
Evaluation details
Result
Evaluator
Details
Meta Data
Fail
Match blue prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="blue">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Fail
Match green prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="green">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Fail
Match red prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="red">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
no eval