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Read-onlyIdempotent

Find tools by describing the data or task. Use when you need to browse, search, look up, or discover what tools exist for: SEC filings, financials, revenue, profit, FDA drugs, adverse events, FRED economic data, Census demographics, BLS jobs/unemployment/inflation, ATTOM real estate, ClinicalTrials, USPTO patents, weather, news, crypto, stocks. Returns the top-N most relevant tools with names, descriptions, and full input schemas (with curated examples) — each result is ready to call directly, no second schema lookup needed. Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoAlias for query.
taskNoAlias for query.
limitNoMaximum number of tools to return (default 20, max 50)
queryYesNatural language description of what you want to do (e.g., "analyze housing market trends", "look up FDA drug approvals", "find trade data between countries"). Accepts task, q, description, search as aliases.
searchNoAlias for query.
descriptionNoAlias for query.

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true. The description adds valuable context: returns top-N most relevant tools with full input schemas and curated examples, ready to call directly. This goes beyond the annotations to explain behavior and output format.

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 thorough but slightly verbose due to listing many domains. However, it is well-structured with clear front-loading of purpose and usage guidance. It earns its keep with actionable details like 'no second schema lookup needed'.

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 the complexity (discovery tool) and lack of output schema, the description fully conveys what the tool returns: names, descriptions, full input schemas with examples. It also notes that results are ready to call. No gaps in understanding.

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. Description adds value by explaining that 'query' accepts natural language and listing multiple aliases (task, q, description, search). It also provides examples in the schema. The description compensates well beyond what the schema provides.

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 the tool's purpose: to find tools by describing the data or task. It lists many specific domains (SEC filings, FDA drugs, etc.), and it distinguishes itself from sibling tools by being the discovery entry point, not a domain-specific research tool.

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?

Explicitly states 'Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set'. Also explains when to use: when needing to browse, search, look up, or discover tools. Provides clear context without needing to infer.

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

A4/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Several tool families (ask_pipeworx variants, polymarket analysis tools) have overlapping purposes, which could confuse an agent. However, descriptions are detailed and help differentiate them in most cases.

Naming Consistency4/5

All tool names use snake_case and are descriptive, but prefixes vary (ask_, polymarket_, revternal_, etc.) and some verbs are standalone (forget, recall, remember), breaking a strict verb_noun pattern.

Tool Count3/5

35 tools is on the high side, but the scope is broad (data research, prediction markets, developer intel). Some redundancy (multiple ask_pipeworx modes) could be consolidated, making the set feel slightly heavy.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers core CRUD for data, memory, subscriptions, and analytics. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no file upload, limited account management), but the domain is well-served.