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Search Within a Source

search_within
Read-onlyIdempotent

Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record. Pass the text you already pulled (e.g. a SEC 10-K body, an article, a long tool result) plus a natural-language query; get back the top-N passages with character offsets and similarity scores. Use when the record is too big to cram into the prompt — search_within saves context, returns only the passages that matter, and every passage carries an offset so the agent can verify a verbatim quote. Pairs with ask_pipeworx_grounded: fetch with the gateway, ground over the relevant passages instead of the whole document. BGE-base-en embeddings + cosine over 500-char overlapping windows; cap is 200K chars (longer inputs are truncated and flagged).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYesThe document text to search inside (max ~200K chars).
limitNoMax passages to return (1-20, default 5).
queryYesNatural-language query — what passages do you want? E.g. "supply-chain risk", "fiscal year 2024 revenue", "drug interactions with warfarin".

Schema Changelog

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  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Beyond annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc.), the description adds concrete implementation details: BGE-base-en embeddings, cosine similarity, 500-char overlapping windows, 200K char cap with truncation flagging, and that passages include offsets and scores. This fully informs behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single well-organized paragraph that front-loads purpose and usage, then adds technical details. Every sentence contributes value, though the technical specifics could be slightly condensed without loss.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (semantic search, offsets, embeddings) and lack of output schema, the description thoroughly covers return values (passages with offsets and scores), limitations (200K char cap), and integration with a sibling tool. No gaps.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema provides 100% coverage with descriptions for all 3 parameters. The description adds a usage example for 'query' and reiterates the 200K char limit for 'text', but this adds minimal value over the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb-resource pair 'Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record' and clearly distinguishes from sibling tools by mentioning pairing with ask_pipeworx_grounded. It leaves no ambiguity about what the tool does.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly states when to use: 'when the record is too big to cram into the prompt' and provides an alternative workflow: 'Pairs with ask_pipeworx_grounded: fetch with the gateway, ground over the relevant passages.' This is model guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Multiple tool clusters have overlapping functions: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are nearly interchangeable, deep_research overlaps with the ask_pipeworx family, and the six Polymarket tools all analyze the same domain with subtle differences. discover_tools and suggest_questions also both serve as discovery entry points, making it difficult for an agent to confidently select the correct tool.

Naming Consistency3/5

All names are snake_case, but there is no uniform structural pattern. Verb_object names like format_currency and resolve_entity coexist with noun_phrases like entity_profile and polymarket_arbitrage, bare verbs like remember and forget, and adjective_noun forms like recent_alerts. Cluster-specific prefixes are consistent, but the overall convention is mixed.

Tool Count2/5

With 33 tools, the set is substantially over-scoped and exceeds the suggested 3-15 range. Many tools could be consolidated, such as the three ask_pipeworx variants, the six Polymarket tools, and the two formatting utilities. The broad domain justifies some size, but the count feels inflated and will burden agents with excessive choice.

Completeness3/5

The server covers many areas thoroughly: memory has remember/recall/forget, subscriptions have subscribe/unsubscribe/list/recent_alerts, and research tools span lookup, profiling, comparison, and verification. However, there are notable gaps: pipeworx:// citation URIs are returned but no tool explicitly fetches or reads a record by URI, and there is no direct way to manage account-level settings beyond memory. These missing operations force agents to work around limitations.