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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.

Schema Changelog

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

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / delivery / description
      Previous value: -"Optional 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). Capped at 10 SMS/day per subscription."New value: +"Optional 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."
    • addedInput schema / properties / delivery / properties / webhook
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "HTTPS URL to POST fired events to. https only; localhost/private hosts rejected. Signing secret returned once at subscribe time.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / params / description
      Previous value: -"Type-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.\"} (use exact corporate form — match is approximate so wrong suffix returns the whole pool; payload flags the case)."New value: +"Type-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)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "sec_8k",
      -  "polymarket_edge",
      -  "fred_series",
      -  "patent_grant"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "sec_8k",
      +  "polymarket_edge",
      +  "fred_series",
      +  "patent_grant",
      +  "clinical_trial"
      +]
  3. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / params / description
      Previous value: -"Type-specific filter. For sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. items defaults to all if omitted."New value: +"Type-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.\"} (use exact corporate form — match is approximate so wrong suffix returns the whole pool; payload flags the case)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Previous value: -"Subscription type. v1: \"sec_8k\"."New value: +"Subscription type."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "sec_8k"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "sec_8k",
      +  "polymarket_edge",
      +  "fred_series",
      +  "patent_grant"
      +]
  4. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / delivery
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Optional 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). Capped at 10 SMS/day per subscription.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "email": {
      +      "description": "Email address to deliver alerts to. Validated against a standard pattern.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "sms": {
      +      "description": "E.164 phone number, e.g. \"+15551234567\". Must match the account's verified phone.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  5. Added

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond annotations (readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false), the description adds critical behavioral details: requires OAuth, returns subscription id, SMS rate limit (10/day), webhook auto-disable after 10 failures, and one-time signing secret. No contradictions.

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 dense but well-structured: purpose first, then requirements, types, and delivery details. Every sentence adds value. A slightly more structured format (e.g., bullet points) could improve readability.

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 no output schema and moderate complexity, the description covers return value, prerequisites, all parameter types and delivery channels with examples and limitations. It is fully self-contained for an agent to use correctly.

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 substantial meaning: concrete examples for each type's params, verification requirement for phone, delivery constraints, and webhook signing details. This goes well beyond the schema's 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 uses a specific verb ('Create') and resource ('proactive monitoring subscription'), and clearly returns 'the new subscription id'. It distinguishes 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 states prerequisites (Pipeworx OAuth account) and supported types/delivery channels, providing clear context for when to use the tool. However, it does not explicitly exclude cases or mention alternatives to other tools.

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

B3.3/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

The server mixes chess tools with numerous data query tools from Pipeworx, causing significant overlap. Multiple ask_pipeworx variants (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded) and deep_research have similar purposes, making it difficult for an agent to choose correctly. Chess tools are distinct but compete with many unrelated tools.

Naming Consistency2/5

Tool names follow no consistent pattern: chess tools use mostly underscores (top_players, opening_explorer), Pipeworx tools use mixed styles (ask_pipeworx, deep_research, entity_profile), and memory/subscription tools use simple verbs (remember, subscribe). The naming is inconsistent across the set.

Tool Count2/5

With 41 tools, the count is high and unfocused. A chess server would typically have 10-15 tools; the remaining 31 tools from Pipeworx are unrelated and overwhelm the set. The server tries to cover too many domains, making it bloated for its primary purpose.

Completeness2/5

The chess-specific tools (10) cover basic queries but lack deeper chess analysis (e.g., puzzles, board evaluation). The extensive Pipeworx tools are out of scope for a Lichess server, resulting in an incomplete surface for the expected domain and an excessive surface for unrelated data lookups.