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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

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc. The description adds valuable technical details: uses BGE-base-en embeddings + cosine over 500-char windows, caps at 200K chars with truncation flag. No contradictions with annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is concise, using around 100 words in a single paragraph. It front-loads the purpose and each sentence adds value—no filler. The structure is efficient and easy to scan.

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 lacking an output schema, the description explains the return format: 'top-N passages with character offsets and similarity scores'. It covers input constraints (truncation), embedding details, and typical usage, providing a complete picture for a tool with 3 simple parameters.

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 description coverage is 100%, so baseline 3. The description enhances by providing examples for the query parameter, clarifying default limit (5) and range (1-20), and noting the max characters for text. This adds meaningful context beyond schema.

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 it performs semantic search inside a fetched record, using a specific verb 'semantic search' and resource 'inside a fetched record'. It distinguishes from siblings by explicitly stating the use case (when a record is too large for the prompt) and naming the complementary tool 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 Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides clear guidance on when to use: 'Use when the record is too big to cram into the prompt'. It also explains the pairing with ask_pipeworx_grounded for grounding over passages. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use or list 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

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Several tools occupy the same "answer a factual question" niche: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research, validate_claim, and bet_research all route to the same underlying catalog, so an agent must parse subtle differences to pick correctly. scan_competitor_ai_presence also wraps ai_visibility_check, adding another near-duplicate. The detailed descriptions help, but the boundaries are genuinely fuzzy.

Naming Consistency3/5

The set mixes several conventions: fac_*, polymarket_*, and pipeworx_* prefixes coexist with bare verbs (remember, recall, forget, subscribe, unsubscribe) and noun phrases (entity_profile, recent_changes, bet_research). ask_pipeworx_beta/grounded use a suffix pattern while pipeworx_feedback/trending use a prefix, so there is no single predictable scheme. Still, most names are readable and describe what they do.

Tool Count2/5

36 tools is well above the 25+ threshold and creates a heavy surface for any client to load and reason about. The broad data-platform scope explains some of the count, but many tools are meta-variants of the same query/research capability rather than genuinely distinct operations.

Completeness4/5

For the server's apparent purpose—authoritative data lookup, research, prediction-market analysis, and account/feed management—the surface covers the core lifecycle: query, entity resolution, profiles, comparisons, recent changes, claim verification, subscriptions, alerts, and memory. Minor gaps exist (no direct tool to fetch a pipeworx:// citation URI; no raw per-pack access), but most workflows are supported.