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Fmcsa

by io.github.pipeworx-io

Recent Changes

recent_changes
Read-onlyIdempotent

"What's new with X" / "latest on Y" / "what happened to Z this week / month / quarter" / "updates on Acme" / "news on Tesla recently" / "what's happening with Apple" — change feed for a company in the last N days/weeks/months in ONE parallel call. Fans out to SEC EDGAR (filings since since), GDELT→GNews fallback (news mentions in window — GDELT preferred, GNews when rate-limited or 5xx), USPTO (patents granted; PatentsView API sunset May 2025 so this soft-fails until reactivated). since accepts ISO date ("2026-04-01") or relative shorthand ("7d", "30d", "3m", "1y"). Returns structured changes[] grouped by source + total_changes count + pipeworx:// citation URIs. Use entity_profile instead when you want the static profile (filings + fundamentals + LEI + patents) regardless of window.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesEntity type. Only "company" supported today.
sinceYesWindow start — ISO date ("2026-04-01") or relative ("7d", "30d", "3m", "1y"). Use "30d" or "1m" for typical monitoring.
valueYesTicker (e.g., "AAPL") or zero-padded CIK (e.g., "0000320193").

Schema Changelog

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

  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 declare the tool as readOnly, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds valuable behavioral details: that it performs one parallel call, fans out to SEC EDGAR, GDELT/GNews (with fallback), and USPTO (soft-fails). It also explains date parameter formats. No contradiction 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.

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is front-loaded with example queries and is dense with information. While every sentence adds value, it could be slightly more concise. Still, it is well-structured and efficient.

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 there is no output schema, the description explains the return structure (changes[] grouped by source, total_changes count, citation URIs) and covers all sources and fallback. It is fully complete for a tool of this complexity.

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 adds significant meaning: 'type' only supports 'company', 'since' accepts ISO or relative shorthand with examples and a recommendation for typical monitoring, and 'value' accepts ticker or CIK. This is additive beyond the 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 opens with example queries like 'What's new with X' and explicitly states it provides a change feed for a company in a time window. It also distinguishes from sibling tool entity_profile by noting when to use static profile instead. The purpose is unmistakable.

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?

The description clearly indicates when to use this tool (for change-feed queries) and when to use entity_profile instead. It also describes the multi-source fan-out and fallback behavior, providing explicit context for correct invocation.

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

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Many tools have distinct purposes, but there is notable overlap: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are nearly identical, as are bet_research and polymarket_edges. Detailed descriptions help, but an agent could still struggle to pick the right one.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming conventions are mixed: snake_case (fmcsa_carrier_lookup), verb_noun (ask_pipeworx, recall), and phrases (suggest_questions, generate_llms_txt). No consistent pattern, making it harder for an agent to infer tool purpose from name alone.

Tool Count3/5

35 tools is high for a single server, but the server aggregates many domains. While each tool may serve a purpose, the count feels bloated and beyond typical scope (3-15). Some tools could be merged (e.g., the ask_pipeworx variants).

Completeness2/5

For the FMCSA domain, the four tools provide decent coverage. However, the server includes many tools for other domains (e.g., prediction markets, company profiles) without full lifecycle support (e.g., only lookup, no create/update). The set feels like a random collection rather than a coherent domain.

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