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Find tools by describing the data or task. Use when you need to browse, search, look up, or discover what tools exist for: SEC filings, financials, revenue, profit, FDA drugs, adverse events, FRED economic data, Census demographics, BLS jobs/unemployment/inflation, ATTOM real estate, ClinicalTrials, USPTO patents, weather, news, crypto, stocks. Returns the top-N most relevant tools with names, descriptions, and full input schemas (with curated examples) — each result is ready to call directly, no second schema lookup needed. Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoAlias for query.
taskNoAlias for query.
limitNoMaximum number of tools to return (default 20, max 50)
queryYesNatural language description of what you want to do (e.g., "analyze housing market trends", "look up FDA drug approvals", "find trade data between countries"). Accepts task, q, description, search as aliases.
searchNoAlias for query.
descriptionNoAlias for query.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / description
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for query.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / q
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for query.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / properties / query / description
      Previous value: -"Natural language description of what you want to do (e.g., \"analyze housing market trends\", \"look up FDA drug approvals\", \"find trade data between countries\")"New value: +"Natural language description of what you want to do (e.g., \"analyze housing market trends\", \"look up FDA drug approvals\", \"find trade data between countries\"). Accepts task, q, description, search as aliases."
    • addedInput schema / properties / search
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for query.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / task
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for query.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "query": "look up FDA drug approvals"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "query": "analyze housing market trends"
      +  }
      +]
  3. Added

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already convey that the tool is read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds valuable behavior context beyond these: it explains the return format (top-N tools with names, descriptions, full input schemas, and curated examples), states that results are 'ready to call directly' with no second schema lookup, and positions the tool as a first-step meta-query. This meaningfully extends the annotation-only picture, though it does not describe edge cases like empty result sets or error 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 front-loaded with the core purpose in the first sentence, then gives a useful domain list, followed by the return-value detail and a clear usage directive. It is a bit longer than necessary due to the domain enumeration, but every part contributes to selection and invocation confidence. No fluff or redundancy. The structure flows logically from what → when → what you get → when to use it.

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?

This tool has no output schema, so the description carries the full burden of explaining what the agent will receive. It explicitly states that returns include names, descriptions, and full input schemas with examples, and that results are directly callable. It also explains the query parameter semantics and gives clear usage context (call first). Given the tool's role as a discovery tool, this description covers all essential aspects for correct use. There is no missing information that would cause an agent to misuse it.

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?

All parameters (including aliases) are fully described in the schema, so the baseline is 3. The description reinforces the meaning of 'query' by calling it a 'natural language description' and providing examples ('analyze housing market trends'), but it does not add new parameter-specific semantics beyond what the schema already states. The description's mention of 'top-N' indirectly relates to the 'limit' parameter, but not in a way that clarifies syntax or defaults over the schema. Thus, no extra credit.

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 opens with a specific verb+resource combination: 'Find tools by describing the data or task.' It clearly names the tool's function as a discovery/search mechanism and even enumerates the domains it covers (SEC filings, FDA drugs, etc.), making it unmistakable what this tool does. It also distinguishes itself from sibling tools by positioning itself as a meta-tool ('Call this FIRST'), so it is not confused with specific research or lookup tools.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description explicitly states when to use the tool: 'Use when you need to browse, search, look up, or discover what tools exist' and 'Call this FIRST when you have many tools available.' This is strong usage guidance. It does not name specific alternatives (like sibling tools), but the priority instruction and the 'not just one answer' clause implicitly communicate when not to use it (when you need a single answer). Missing explicit 'when-not' examples keeps it from a 5.

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

A4/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools are clearly distinct, but the three ask_pipeworx variants (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded) are nearly identical, with the beta explicitly matching the stable version. Additionally, ai_visibility_check and scan_competitor_ai_presence overlap in purpose, creating some selection ambiguity.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent snake_case verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_joke, search_jokes, resolve_entity, validate_claim). Even the more noun-like names like entity_profile and pipeworx_feedback fit the readable convention. No mixed camelCase or erratic verb usage.

Tool Count2/5

With 34 tools, the count is far above the typical well-scoped range of 3-15. The server is named 'dadjokes' but only 3 tools actually serve that purpose; the remaining 31 are an unrelated Pipeworx research and prediction-market platform, making the scope feel bloated and misaligned.

Completeness3/5

For the nominal dad-joke domain, the surface is complete (get, random, search). However, the intended domain is ambiguous given the massive unrelated toolset; it's unclear what a user should expect the server to cover, and the analysis/prediction tools lack obvious CRUD or management counterparts.