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). |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare this as a safe, read-only, idempotent operation. The description adds the behavior that only the caller's subscriptions are returned and lists the exact fields in the response, which is useful beyond the annotations. No contradictions with annotations.
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?
The description is two sentences: the first states the action and return fields, the second provides usage guidance. It is front-loaded, concise, and every sentence adds value.
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?
For a simple read-only tool with one optional parameter, the description fully covers the purpose, safe behavior (via annotations), return fields, and when to use it. The lack of an output schema is mitigated by listing the fields in the description.
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?
The sole parameter include_inactive is fully described in the schema (100% coverage), so the description does not need to elaborate. The description's mention of 'active subscriptions' aligns with the default behavior, but adds no extra semantics beyond the schema.
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?
The description clearly states the tool lists the caller's active subscriptions, which is a specific verb and resource. It also enumerates the return fields, distinguishing it from sibling tools like subscribe and unsubscribe that mutate subscriptions.
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?
The description provides clear context on when to use the tool: 'before adding more' (pre-subscribe check) and 'to find an id to cancel' (pre-unsubscribe lookup). It does not explicitly name alternatives but strongly implies them through the use cases.
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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Several tools form overlapping families (ask_pipeworx/ask_pipeworx_beta/ask_pipeworx_grounded/deep_research, plus the six polymarket_* tools), and ask_pipeworx_beta is currently an exact behavioral duplicate. The long descriptions usually disambiguate them, but an agent could still struggle to quickly choose between similar research and edge-detection tools.
Names are uniformly snake_case and prefix families like pipeworx_* and polymarket_* help, but there is no consistent verb_noun pattern: subjects, table_meta, recent_alerts, and entity_profile are noun phrases while remember, generate_llms_txt, and compare_entities are action-first. The mixed conventions are readable but less predictable than a uniform pattern.
34 tools is well into the 'too many' range for a single tool set, even if each is individually documented. Several could plausibly be consolidated, such as ask_pipeworx_beta, the polymarket edge tools, and the AI-visibility pair.
For its broad stated purpose, the set covers the full lifecycle: lookup/research, entity profiles, comparisons, claim validation, prediction-market edge analysis, memory, subscriptions, and discovery. Minor gaps exist, such as no direct fetch-by-URI tool or subscription update path, but most workflows have a clear route.