painspotter
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AI-analyzed startup opportunities from Reddit, Hacker News & Product Hunt, with commercial scores.
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Tool Definition Quality
Average 4.3/5 across 5 of 5 tools scored.
Each tool has a distinct purpose: get_overview provides a landscape map, get_theme dives into a specific theme, list_trending_themes shows hot themes, get_opportunity gives full detail on an opportunity, and query_opportunities enables filtered search. No overlap.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (get_overview, get_theme, list_trending_themes, get_opportunity, query_opportunities), making them predictable and easy to understand.
With 5 tools, the server is well-scoped for its domain of market signal analysis. Each tool serves a clear function without redundancy or unnecessary complexity.
The tool set covers the full workflow: overview, theme exploration, trending themes, detailed opportunity views, and searchable filtering. All key operations for the domain are present with no obvious gaps.
Available Tools
7 toolsget_blog_postGet Blog PostARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Get the full Markdown body of one published blog post by its slug. Free; does not consume API quota. Content is an original AI synthesis with no verbatim community quotes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| slug | Yes | Article slug, taken from list_blog_posts results. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description adds value beyond annotations by revealing that the content is an original AI synthesis with no verbatim community quotes, and that the operation is free. The annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent, and non-destructive behavior, so no contradiction.
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 extremely concise – two sentences – with no redundant information. The first sentence front-loads the primary purpose, and the second provides additional context about cost and content origin.
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?
The tool is simple with one parameter and an output schema. The description fully covers what the tool returns (Markdown body), the type of content (AI synthesis), and the cost (free). No gaps remain for an agent to invoke it correctly.
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 schema covers the single parameter fully (100% coverage), and the description adds useful context: the slug should be taken from list_blog_posts results. This helps the agent know where to obtain the value.
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 retrieves the full Markdown body of a single published blog post by its slug. It uses a specific verb ('get') and resource ('blog post'), and distinguishes itself from sibling tools like list_blog_posts which list slugs.
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 mentions it is free and does not consume API quota, providing a clear usage context. It does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives, but the usage is straightforward given the single parameter and sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_opportunityGet Opportunity DetailARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Get the full detail of a specific opportunity: description, score breakdown, MVP features, competitors, differentiation, risks and community evidence count. (Free tool)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| opportunity_id | Yes | Opportunity ID, taken from query_opportunities or get_overview results. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide rich behavioral hints (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint). Description adds context about being free and lists included fields without contradicting 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?
Single sentence with list, front-loaded purpose, no wasted words. Efficient and well-structured.
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?
Given output schema exists, description does not need full return details. Lists key fields and context. Adequate for agent to understand what info is returned.
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 has one parameter with description clarifying source of ID; schema coverage is 100%. Description reinforces this, adding no extra beyond what schema provides but sufficiently clear.
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 'Get the full detail of a specific opportunity' and lists specific fields, distinguishing it from siblings like get_overview and query_opportunities.
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?
Provides clear context that the opportunity_id comes from query_opportunities or get_overview results, and notes it's a 'Free tool'. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use or alternatives, but sibling list helps.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_overviewGet OverviewARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Get a global overview of PainSpotter: all domain categories (with theme count, opportunity count and 30-day mentions) plus a snapshot of currently trending themes. A good first step to map the landscape before drilling in with the other tools. (Free tool)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnly, openWorld, idempotent, and non-destructive hints. The description adds what the overview includes (domain categories with counts, trending snapshot) and notes it is a free tool, going 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then usage guidance, then a note about free access. No wasted words.
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 zero-parameter tool with an output schema, the description fully covers what it returns (categories, counts, trending themes) and when to use it. Contextually complete.
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?
No parameters, so baseline 4 applies. The description does not need to add parameter info, and schema coverage is 100%.
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 verb 'get' and the resource 'global overview of PainSpotter', listing specific components (domain categories with counts, trending themes). It distinguishes from sibling tools that drill into specific items.
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 'A good first step to map the landscape before drilling in with the other tools', indicating when to use and implying alternatives (other tools for deeper dive).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_themeGet Theme DetailARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Get the full market signal for a single theme: trend, 30-day / all-time mentions, signal channels, audience clarity and market summary, plus the top-scoring opportunities under it (including the Best Bet flagship opportunity). (Pro tool)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Yes | Theme ID (numeric) or slug (string), from list_trending_themes / get_overview. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds valuable behavioral context: it returns 'top-scoring opportunities' and 'Best Bet flagship opportunity' (scoring/relevance ranking), plus enumerates the data categories, exceeding what annotations alone convey.
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 a single, well-structured sentence that front-loads the main purpose and lists the included data components concisely. No redundant or unnecessary words.
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?
Given the tool returns a complex market signal with multiple components (trend, mentions, channels, audience clarity, summary, opportunities), the description covers all key aspects. An output schema exists, so return value details are handled. The description is complete for an agent to understand what the tool provides.
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 single parameter 'theme' is fully described in the schema with type and source guidance (from list_trending_themes / get_overview). The description does not add additional semantic insight beyond the schema, so 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?
The description clearly states 'Get the full market signal for a single theme' and enumerates specific components like trend, mentions, signal channels, audience clarity, and top opportunities. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like get_opportunity (single opportunity) and list_trending_themes (list of themes) by focusing on a single theme's comprehensive data.
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 implies usage when needing full signal for one theme, but does not explicitly state when to use it vs alternatives like get_overview or query_opportunities. No exclusions or 'when-not' guidance is provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
list_blog_postsList Blog PostsARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
List recent published PainSpotter blog posts — weekly long-form analyses of validated business opportunities (who's hurting, why now, how to build it). Free; does not consume API quota.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Number of posts to return, 1-30. Default 10. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint. The description adds the valuable behavioral trait 'Free; does not consume API quota' that is not in annotations. 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two concise sentences with no wasted words. The description is front-loaded with the main purpose and ends with key usage note.
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?
Given the output schema exists (context), annotations cover safety, and the description provides purpose, usage guidance, and cost/free aspect, the tool is fully documented for an agent to correctly select and invoke.
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 has 100% coverage for the single parameter 'limit' with its description. The description does not add extra parameter meaning beyond the schema, but baseline 3 is appropriate given high schema coverage.
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 recent published PainSpotter blog posts with specific content description (weekly long-form analyses of validated business opportunities). It distinguishes from siblings like get_blog_post (single post) and other tools.
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 explicitly states 'Free; does not consume API quota' which guides when to use this tool vs alternatives that may consume quota. It provides clear context for usage, though lacks explicit when-not-to-use instructions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
list_trending_themesList Trending ThemesARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
List themes that are currently heating up (sorted by trend change %), to catch demand that is growing. A theme is the "market-signal layer": it aggregates multiple opportunities and carries 30-day mentions, trend direction and audience clarity. (Pro tool)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Number of themes to return, 1-30. Default 15. | |
| min_mentions | No | Minimum 30-day discussion count, filters out noise. Default 2. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint, destructiveHint. Description adds behavioral details: sorted by trend change %, and explains the 'market-signal layer' concept. 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then context. No waste, 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?
Output schema exists, description covers what the tool returns (30-day mentions, trend direction, audience clarity). Could mention pagination or ordering details, but the sorted by trend change % is sufficient.
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 description coverage is 100% with both parameters (limit, min_mentions) already documented. The description adds no additional parameter-level information, so a baseline score of 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?
Description clearly states the tool lists trending themes sorted by trend change %, and explains what a theme is. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_theme (single theme) and query_opportunities (filtered opportunities) by focusing on trending themes.
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?
Description says 'to catch demand that is growing', providing clear context for when to use. It does not explicitly exclude scenarios or mention alternatives, but the context is clear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
query_opportunitiesQuery OpportunitiesARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Unified opportunity search: filter by keyword, minimum score, platform, recommendation tier and domain category, then sort the results. (Pro tool)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sort | No | Sort order: 'score' (default, by overall score) or 'recent' (by creation time). | score |
| query | No | Keyword matched against title + description, e.g. "sleep tracker", "AI writing". Empty = no keyword filter. | |
| category | No | Category slug from get_overview, e.g. ai-developer-tools. Empty = all categories. | |
| platform | No | Platform filter: reddit / hackernews / producthunt / stackexchange. Empty = all platforms. | |
| min_score | No | Minimum overall score, 0-100. Default 0. | |
| page_size | No | Number of results to return, 1-30. Default 10. | |
| recommendation | No | Recommendation tier: Build / Validate / Skip. Empty = all tiers. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already supply readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds 'Pro tool' note and sorting behavior, which provides additional context without contradiction.
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 a single sentence listing features, which is efficient but slightly terse. It front-loads the purpose and filters, achieving conciseness without unnecessary verbosity.
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?
With 7 optional parameters, an output schema exists, and annotations cover safety, the description covers filtering dimensions and sorting. It lacks detail on pagination or sort order specifics, but overall completeness is adequate.
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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents each parameter. The description lists filter types but adds no new parameter-level detail beyond the schema, warranting baseline score.
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 'Unified opportunity search' with specific filters and sorting, and the tool name 'query_opportunities' aligns. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_opportunity' which retrieves a single opportunity.
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 implies usage for searching/filtering opportunities but does not explicitly mention when to use alternatives like 'get_opportunity' or 'get_overview'. Sibling names provide context, but the description lacks explicit when-not or alternative guidance.
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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