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Search Within a Source

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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

A4.9/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already cover safety traits (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc.). The description adds technical details beyond annotations: uses BGE-base-en embeddings, cosine similarity over 500-char overlapping windows, a 200K char limit with truncation flagging. This fully discloses behavioral traits.

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?

Two sentences pack a lot of information efficiently, though the first sentence is somewhat dense and could be split for readability. No wasted words, but minor structural improvement possible.

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?

Despite no output schema, the description explains the return format (passages, offsets, scores). It covers input limits, technical behavior, and usage context, making it complete for an agent to understand and invoke the tool correctly.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, but the description enriches each parameter: 'text' gets its max size, 'query' gets example natural-language queries, 'limit' gets default and range. This adds meaning beyond the bare schema descriptions.

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 clearly states the tool performs 'Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record', provides concrete examples (SEC 10-K, article), and specifies the output (top-N passages with character offsets and similarity scores). It distinguishes itself from siblings by mentioning its pairing with ask_pipeworx_grounded.

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 tells when to use: 'when the record is too big to cram into the prompt' and contrasts with an alternative approach ('fetch with the gateway, ground over the relevant passages instead of the whole document'). Also includes a cap (200K chars) and a truncation behavior, guiding appropriate usage.

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

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Several tool clusters have unclear boundaries: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta (explicitly identical), ask_pipeworx_grounded, and deep_research all route the same queries, and the five polymarket_* tools overlap in opportunity scanning. entity_profile, compare_entities, and recent_changes also pull similar company data, making tool selection genuinely ambiguous.

Naming Consistency4/5

All tool names are snake_case with a mostly verb-first convention (ask_pipeworx, scan_dependency, validate_claim, resolve_entity). A few noun-first names like polymarket_edges, entity_profile, and recent_alerts deviate slightly, but the pattern is predictable and readable throughout the 34-tool set.

Tool Count2/5

At 34 tools, the surface is heavy for what the server name (Data Cincinnati) implies, and only 3 tools actually relate to Cincinnati open data. The rest spans prediction markets, npm analysis, AI visibility, memory, and subscriptions, suggesting either scope creep or a misleading server name.

Completeness3/5

The research workflow is fairly covered: discovery (discover_tools, suggest_questions), query (ask_pipeworx), grounding (ask_pipeworx_grounded), verification (validate_claim), profiling (entity_profile), comparison (compare_entities), and monitoring (subscribe, recent_changes). However, notable gaps exist — no direct single-source raw query, no export/visualization, no subscription or alert management details beyond basic CRUD, and the Cincinnati-specific surface is thin (no geospatial or full-catalog access).