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?
Adds value beyond annotations by specifying returned fields (id, type, etc.) and that it lists active subscriptions by default. Annotations already cover safety and idempotency, so description complements well.
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-loading purpose and return fields, followed by usage guidance. No redundant information.
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 simple read-only tool with one optional parameter, no output schema. Describes return fields, usage context, and default behavior adequately.
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 covers 100% of parameters. Description implies the default behavior (active only) but adds no new detail about the include_inactive parameter beyond schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.
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?
Clearly states 'List the caller's active subscriptions' with specific verb and resource. Distinguishes from sibling tools like subscribe and unsubscribe by focusing on listing.
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 says 'use this to review what you're monitoring before adding more or to find an id to cancel', providing clear when-to-use context. Does not explicitly exclude scenarios, but the guidance is sufficient.
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 distinct purposes, but there is some overlap, especially among ask_pipeworx variants (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, ask_pipeworx_beta) and prediction market tools (polymarket_arbitrage, polymarket_edges, polymarket_edge_tracker, polymarket_fill_risk, polymarket_kalshi_spread, bet_research). While descriptions help distinguish them, the boundaries are somewhat fuzzy.
Naming conventions are inconsistent. Some tools use verb_noun (search_sequence, compare_entities), others use noun_verb (entity_profile, recent_changes), and some have prefixes (pipeworx_feedback, pipeworx_trending) while others do not (remember, forget). There is no uniform pattern, which reduces predictability.
The server name 'Oeis' suggests a focus on integer sequences, but only 2 of 33 tools are OEIS-related. The remaining tools cover a vast array of unrelated domains (data retrieval, prediction markets, memory, subscriptions). This mismatch between name and scope makes the tool count feel excessive and poorly scoped.
Within the broad domains covered, the tool surface is quite complete. For memory, there are remember/recall/forget; for subscriptions, subscribe/unsubscribe/list_subscriptions/recent_alerts; for data retrieval, multiple entry points. Minor gaps exist, such as lack of OEIS sequence contribution tools, but overall the set is well-rounded.