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Discover Tools

discover_tools
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

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds valuable behavioral context about the output format (names, descriptions, full input schemas with examples) and notes that results are ready to call directly, which is beyond annotations.

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 efficient and front-loaded with the core purpose. It lists many example domains and provides use-case rationale, which earns its length. Slightly verbose but still clear and well-structured.

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, the description fully explains what the tool returns (names, descriptions, full input schemas with examples). Parameter coverage is 100%, and the tool's complexity is low. The description provides all necessary context for an agent to use it correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema covers all 6 parameters with 100% description coverage, including aliases. The description implicitly references the query parameter ('describing the data or task') but adds no semantic meaning beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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: 'Find tools by describing the data or task.' It uses specific verbs and resources (discover, browse, search) and distinguishes itself from siblings by listing many example domains (SEC, FDA, etc.) and emphasizing its role as the first tool to call for discovery.

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 when to use: 'Use when you need to browse, search, look up, or discover what tools exist for: ...' and 'Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).' Provides clear context and alternatives.

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
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, especially the core ones like get_paper, search_papers, and entity_profile. However, some pairs like ask_pipeworx and ask_pipeworx_grounded, or the polymarket tools, could cause momentary confusion, though descriptions help differentiate.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming patterns are inconsistent: tools use verb_noun (e.g., get_paper), noun_phrase (e.g., polymarket_arbitrage), and bare verbs (e.g., forget, recall). There is no unifying pattern, and styles like 'pipeworx_feedback' vs 'search_papers' further add to the inconsistency.

Tool Count3/5

With 34 tools, the set covers a broad range of domains (academic papers, company data, prediction markets, memory, subscriptions). While the scope justifies the number, it feels slightly heavy and could benefit from consolidation or clearer grouping.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers major functionalities for research, data retrieval, and monitoring, with only minor gaps (e.g., limited to US public companies, npm-only dependency scanning). Overall, the surface is comprehensive for the stated capabilities.

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