nzxplorer-mcp

search_companies

Read-onlyIdempotent

Search NZX-listed companies by name or ticker. Returns company list with sector, market cap. Use this to find a company ticker before calling other tools. ROUTING: a lookup step, not an answer. After resolving the ticker, CALL THE TOOL THAT ANSWERS THE QUESTION — e.g. get_credit_ratings for ratings, get_executive_compensation for pay. Do not stop after searching.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`limit`	No	Max results (default 10)
`search`	No	Company name or ticker to search for (e.g. "air new zealand" or "AIR")
`sector`	No	Filter by sector (e.g. "Energy", "Healthcare")

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`data`	Yes	The tool payload. Null when the call did not produce one — read meta.availability_status to find out why, and do not treat null as zero, empty or "none found".
`meta`	Yes
`tool`	Yes	Tool that produced this result.
`schema_version`	Yes	Envelope contract version. Bumps only on a breaking shape change.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed4 schema fields changedSep 16, 2026

addedInput schema / additionalProperties
```
Added value: +false
```
addedInput schema / properties / limit / minimum
```
Added value: +1
```

changedInput schema / properties / limit / type

Previous value: -"number"New value: +"integer"

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "additionalProperties": false,
+  "properties": {
+    "data": {
+      "description": "The tool payload. Null when the call did not produce one — read meta.availability_status to find out why, and do not treat null as zero, empty or \"none found\"."
+    },
+    "meta": {
+      "additionalProperties": true,
+      "properties": {
+        "availability_status": {
+          "description": "ok: complete payload. truncated: payload exceeded the transport cap and was cut. parse_failed: payload is text this server could not parse as JSON. error: the tool raised.",
+          "enum": [
+            "ok",
+            "truncated",
+            "parse_failed",
+            "error"
+          ],
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "encoding": {
+          "description": "toon = pipe-delimited tabular encoding; header row names the columns.",
+          "enum": [
+            "json",
+            "toon"
+          ],
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "provenance": {
+          "description": "Whether the figures can cite a source document. \"undeclared\" means no claim has been made for this endpoint yet — it is not a claim that the data is unsourced.",
+          "enum": [
+            "direct",
+            "label",
+            "reachable",
+            "none",
+            "undeclared"
+          ],
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "retrieved_at": {
+          "description": "When this platform produced the answer — NOT the as-at date of the data.",
+          "format": "date-time",
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "warnings": {
+          "items": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "retrieved_at",
+        "availability_status",
+        "provenance"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "schema_version": {
+      "description": "Envelope contract version. Bumps only on a breaking shape change.",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "tool": {
+      "description": "Tool that produced this result.",
+      "type": "string"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "schema_version",
+    "tool",
+    "data",
+    "meta"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedJun 12, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, covering the safety profile. The description adds that it returns a list with sector and market cap and emphasizes it is not an answer-producing tool. It does not mention pagination or limit behavior, but given the annotation coverage, the added routing context justifies a 4.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two concise sentences plus a clear ROUTING directive. It front-loads the purpose and then gives actionable routing. No wasted words; every sentence earns its place.

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 tool has only 3 optional parameters, an output schema, and annotations covering read-only/idempotent behavior, the description fully covers what an agent needs: how to use it, what it returns, and how to proceed after searching. The routing guidance is especially valuable given the large sibling set.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100% — every parameter (limit, search, sector) has a description. The tool description does not add extra parameter-level meaning; it only restates search by name or ticker, which is already in the schema. Baseline of 3 is appropriate since schema handles parameter documentation.

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 states a specific verb ('Search') and resource ('NZX-listed companies') with clear scope (by name or ticker) and output (list with sector, market cap). It distinguishes itself from the many get_* siblings by framing itself as the lookup step.

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 instructs when to use: 'Use this to find a company ticker before calling other tools.' Provides routing: 'a lookup step, not an answer' and names specific alternatives (get_credit_ratings, get_executive_compensation) plus the warning 'Do not stop after searching.' No ambiguity about how it fits among siblings.

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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