list_subscriptionsList the caller's active subscriptions. Returns id, type, params, created_at, last_fired_at, fire_count for each. Use this to review what you're monitoring before adding more or to find an id to cancel.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| include_inactive | No | Include cancelled subscriptions in the response (default false). |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, etc. Description adds return field specifics and clarifies 'active subscriptions' default behavior, but safety profile is already covered.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two concise sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Complete for a read-only list tool. Annotations cover safety, description covers purpose, return fields, and usage guidance. No output schema needed since fields are listed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% (single parameter with description). Description adds minimal extra context ('active subscriptions' default), but schema already does heavy lifting.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states 'List the caller's active subscriptions' and lists return fields (id, type, params, etc.). It distinguishes from siblings 'subscribe' and 'unsubscribe'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly guides when to use: 'Use this to review what you're monitoring before adding more or to find an id to cancel.' Provides clear context and excluded reasons.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Most tools have clearly described distinct purposes, but a few near-duplicates exist: ask_pipeworx and ask_pipeworx_beta are functionally identical right now, and ai_visibility_check vs scan_competitor_ai_presence overlap. The polymarket sub-family also has multiple edge/fill tools that could be confused.
The naming is varied but readable. Many tools follow verb_noun (ask_pipeworx, resolve_entity, search_within, subscribe), yet several are noun phrases (entity_profile, recent_changes, polymarket_edges, bet_research, pipeworx_feedback). There's no single coherent pattern, but the mixture is not chaotic.
At 33 tools, the server is oversized for typical MCP coherence. The breadth is broad (prediction markets, healthcare datasets, memory, subscriptions), but such a large count forces agents to filter through many utilities (suggest_questions, discover_tools, generate_llms_txt) that could be consolidated or hidden.
The domain—data querying and analysis—is well covered: universal routing (ask_pipeworx), grounded verification, deep research, entity resolution, dataset metadata, subscriptions, prediction-market edge checks, and memory tools. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no direct health-care-specific analytics batch or file download), but no major dead ends for core workflows.