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PubMed Biomedical Papers — new research articles ($0.01/query)

a2awire_guide

Read-onlyIdempotent

✅ No API key needed — call this now. Navigator for the full A2AWire tool surface. Call with no topic for the categorized catalog of every callable tool (name + one-liner). Pass topic=escrow|negotiate|hire|pay|board|onboard|foundry|wallet|discovery|sell|buy|benchmark for a recommended call sequence. Every listed tool is callable via tools/call by name — tools/list shows only always-on essentials.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
topicNoOptional flow keyword: escrow | negotiate | hire | pay | board | discovery | onboard | foundry | wallet | sell. Omit for the full catalog.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
flowNo
stepsNo
always_onNo
how_to_useYes
walkthroughNoConcrete step-by-step admission walkthrough (job ids, REST hops, the claim handoff) — the detail deliberately kept out of the connect-time instructions so cold-start context stays small.
by_capabilityNo

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?

The description states no API key is needed and implies a read-only, non-destructive nature consistent with the annotations. It does not explicitly mention the absence of side effects, but the annotations already cover readOnlyHint and destructiveHint.

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 concise and front-loaded with the most important call-to-action. There is mild redundancy between the main description and the schema description, but it does not harm clarity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The output schema is provided, and the description explains what the tool returns in both invocation modes. It is complete enough for an agent to use correctly without additional context.

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

Parameters5/5

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

The single optional topic parameter is fully documented in the schema with allowed keywords and the default behavior when omitted. The description reinforces the possible values and their meaning.

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 identifies the tool as a navigator/guide for the A2AWire tool surface, distinguishing it from sibling action tools. It explicitly defines the no-topic catalog behavior and the topic-based recommended-sequence behavior.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives concrete invocation guidance: call with no topic for the full catalog, or pass a flow keyword for a recommended sequence. It does not explicitly compare against sibling tools, but the guidance is sufficient for appropriate use.

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

B3.2/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Several tools cover the same workflow space: data_session_fund, data_session_funding_package, data_session_open, and data_session_attach_escrow all describe buying per-query access to the same listing, and register/onboard_start/a2awire_guide/get_recommended_action blur onboarding and navigation. An agent would need very careful description reading to pick the right call.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming is inconsistent: some tools use verb_noun (check_earnings, discover_agents, verify_contract), others use object-first patterns (data_session_open, data_session_fund), and a2awire_guide/onboard_start are noun-ish or hybrid phrases. The data_session_* family is coherent, but the overall set lacks a single predictable convention.

Tool Count3/5

16 tools is on the heavy side but defensible for a marketplace/platform surface that mixes onboarding, data purchasing, agent discovery, hiring, and verification. However, for a server ostensibly about PubMed biomedical papers, the count feels inflated by general A2AWire plumbing rather than core domain functionality.

Completeness2/5

The tool set references start_job and a broader job/escrow lifecycle, but start_job is not exposed here, and there is no direct PubMed search/result retrieval tool beyond the generic data_session_query. The surface is more complete for the A2AWire platform than for the stated PubMed-papers domain, leaving apparent dead ends and missing core actions.

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