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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

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc. The description adds significant technical context: uses BGE-base-en embeddings with cosine similarity, 500-character overlapping windows, a 200K character cap with truncation, and that results include offsets and similarity scores. No contradiction with annotations; these details help the agent understand behavior beyond safety.

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 a single paragraph of about six sentences, each serving a distinct purpose: purpose, usage scenario, technical details, pairing, and algorithm specifics. No fluff or repetition. Front-loads key information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the moderate complexity and rich annotations/schema, the description covers input, output (passages with offsets and scores), limitations (200K cap, truncation), and pairing with a sibling. No output schema exists, but return structure is described adequately. Could mention handling of no matches, but overall complete enough for effective invocation.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds value by providing natural-language example queries for the 'query' parameter and stating the text character cap. The 'limit' parameter's default and range are not repeated but the schema already handles that. Overall, it augments the schema meaningfully.

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 'Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from the sibling tool 'ask_pipeworx_grounded' by explaining that this tool retrieves passages while the other grounds over them. The purpose is explicit and unambiguous.

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 explicitly says 'Use when the record is too big to cram into the prompt', providing clear guidance. It also recommends pairing with 'ask_pipeworx_grounded' for grounding. While it doesn't explicitly say when NOT to use, the guidance is strong and actionable.

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

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are very similar, causing potential confusion. The memory tools (remember/recall/forget) are separate, but the overall set is diverse enough that agents can typically distinguish them.

Naming Consistency2/5

Tool names use a mix of camelCase (ask_pipeworx, entity_profile, generate_llms_txt) and snake_case (http_status, list_http_statuses, list_subscriptions), with no consistent verb_noun pattern. Some names are descriptive, but the lack of a unified convention hurts predictability.

Tool Count2/5

33 tools is high for a server named 'Httpstatus' that only has two HTTP-related tools. The large number spans data retrieval, memory, subscriptions, prediction markets, and more, making the server feel bloated and unfocused.

Completeness3/5

The server covers many domains but each is incomplete. HTTP status has lookup and list but no lifecycle. Memory tools are basic. Data retrieval is extensive but not exhaustive for any single domain. It's a broad but shallow collection.