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Create a proactive monitoring subscription to a live-data event stream. Returns the new subscription id. Requires a Pipeworx OAuth account (anonymous + BYO cannot persist subscriptions). Supported types: "sec_8k" (8-K filings matching ticker + item codes — e.g. items:["5.02"] = officer change), "polymarket_edge" (Polymarket↔Kalshi cross-venue mispricings — params:{topic:"fed"}), "fred_series" (new FRED observations — params:{series_id:"UNRATE"}). Delivery channels: feed (always on — pull via recent_alerts or GET registry.pipeworx.io/alerts.json), and optionally email (set delivery:{email:"you@x.com"}) or sms (delivery:{sms:"+15551234567"} — phone must be verified at /account first; 10/day cap).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesSubscription type.
paramsYesType-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:"AAPL", items?:["5.02","1.01"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:"fed", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:"UNRATE"}. patent_grant: {applicant:"Apple Inc."}. clinical_trial: {sponsor?:"Pfizer", condition?:"lung cancer", phase?:"PHASE3"} (sponsor or condition required).
deliveryNoOptional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:"you@x.com"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:"+15551234567"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first; 10/day cap). {webhook:"https://..."} POSTs each event JSON to your endpoint, HMAC-signed — the response includes delivery.webhook_secret (whsec_…) ONCE; verify X-Pipeworx-Signature = sha256 HMAC of "<X-Pipeworx-Timestamp>.<raw body>". Auto-disabled after 10 consecutive failing runs.

Schema Changelog

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

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / delivery / description
      Previous value: -"Optional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:\"you@x.com\"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:\"+15551234567\"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first). Capped at 10 SMS/day per subscription."New value: +"Optional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:\"you@x.com\"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:\"+15551234567\"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first; 10/day cap). {webhook:\"https://...\"} POSTs each event JSON to your endpoint, HMAC-signed — the response includes delivery.webhook_secret (whsec_…) ONCE; verify X-Pipeworx-Signature = sha256 HMAC of \"<X-Pipeworx-Timestamp>.<raw body>\". Auto-disabled after 10 consecutive failing runs."
    • addedInput schema / properties / delivery / properties / webhook
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "HTTPS URL to POST fired events to. https only; localhost/private hosts rejected. Signing secret returned once at subscribe time.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / params / description
      Previous value: -"Type-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:\"fed\", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:\"UNRATE\"}. patent_grant: {applicant:\"Apple Inc.\"} (use exact corporate form — match is approximate so wrong suffix returns the whole pool; payload flags the case)."New value: +"Type-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:\"fed\", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:\"UNRATE\"}. patent_grant: {applicant:\"Apple Inc.\"}. clinical_trial: {sponsor?:\"Pfizer\", condition?:\"lung cancer\", phase?:\"PHASE3\"} (sponsor or condition required)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "sec_8k",
      -  "polymarket_edge",
      -  "fred_series",
      -  "patent_grant"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "sec_8k",
      +  "polymarket_edge",
      +  "fred_series",
      +  "patent_grant",
      +  "clinical_trial"
      +]
  3. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / params / description
      Previous value: -"Type-specific filter. For sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. items defaults to all if omitted."New value: +"Type-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:\"fed\", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:\"UNRATE\"}. patent_grant: {applicant:\"Apple Inc.\"} (use exact corporate form — match is approximate so wrong suffix returns the whole pool; payload flags the case)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Previous value: -"Subscription type. v1: \"sec_8k\"."New value: +"Subscription type."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "sec_8k"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "sec_8k",
      +  "polymarket_edge",
      +  "fred_series",
      +  "patent_grant"
      +]
  4. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / delivery
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Optional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:\"you@x.com\"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:\"+15551234567\"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first). Capped at 10 SMS/day per subscription.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "email": {
      +      "description": "Email address to deliver alerts to. Validated against a standard pattern.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "sms": {
      +      "description": "E.164 phone number, e.g. \"+15551234567\". Must match the account's verified phone.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  5. Added

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations indicate a non-read-only, non-destructive, idempotent operation. The description adds critical context: OAuth requirement (anonymous can't persist), delivery channel behaviors (feed always on, email/SMS optional), phone verification constraint, and webhook auto-disable after 10 consecutive failures. It also discloses return of subscription id and one-time webhook secret, going well beyond the annotation hints.

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?

While longer than average, every section serves a purpose: core creation, requirements, type catalog, and delivery details. Information is packed into structured clauses and examples. It could be slightly trimmed, but there is no fluff or redundant wording.

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 complexity (nested params, multiple types, delivery channels, no output schema), the description covers prerequisites, type-specific filters, return behavior (subscription id, one-time webhook secret), and operational details (auto-disable). It is a self-contained description that leaves no critical gaps.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% with detailed parameter descriptions. The description adds semantic value by explaining type-specific parameters, e.g., items:["5.02"] as officer change, and providing concrete examples for each subscription type. It also clarifies delivery constraints (SMS must match verified phone, 10/day cap) that enrich the schema, making it more than repetition.

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 'Create a proactive monitoring subscription to a live-data event stream. Returns the new subscription id.' This uses a specific verb (Create) and identifies the resource (subscription to event stream) with clear scope. It also distinguishes from siblings like list_subscriptions and unsubscribe by focusing on creation, and enumerates supported types, leaving no ambiguity.

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 states this is for proactive monitoring and contrasts with pulling via recent_alerts or GET registry.pipeworx.io/alerts.json, implying subscription is for push-based monitoring. It also requires a Pipeworx OAuth account, clarifying prerequisites. It doesn't explicitly list when not to use, but provides clear context and alternatives.

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.