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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.

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TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The description adds valuable behavioral context beyond annotations: authentication requirements, delivery caps, phone verification, and the fact that webhook signing secret is returned only once. It does not contradict the annotations (idempotentHint is ambiguous but not contradicted). This provides agents with important side-effect information.

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 well-structured: it front-loads the core action, then prerequisites, then type-specific parameters, then delivery channels. It is comprehensive but could be slightly more concise, though the level of detail is appropriate for the complexity.

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 (3 parameters with nested objects, 5 subscription types, multiple delivery channels, no output schema), the description covers everything needed: purpose, parameter details, prerequisites, delivery options, and access to the persistent feed. It leaves no major gaps.

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?

With 100% schema coverage, the description adds substantial meaning by providing concrete examples for each subscription type (e.g., sec_8k with item codes, polymarket_edge with topics) and explaining delivery sub-parameters with specific formats and constraints (phone number E.164, email validation, webhook signing). This vastly extends the schema's minimal 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 that the tool creates a proactive monitoring subscription to a live-data event stream and returns a new subscription ID. This specific verb+resource combination clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_subscriptions and unsubscribe.

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 provides explicit prerequisites (Pipeworx OAuth account) and detailed guidance on delivery channel options with constraints (SMS cap, phone verification). It also mentions the always-on feed accessible via recent_alerts, offering implicit guidance on when to use alternatives. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool.

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).