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Create a proactive monitoring subscription to a live-data event stream. Returns the new subscription id. Requires a Pipeworx OAuth account (anonymous + BYO cannot persist subscriptions). Supported types: "sec_8k" (8-K filings matching ticker + item codes — e.g. items:["5.02"] = officer change), "polymarket_edge" (Polymarket↔Kalshi cross-venue mispricings — params:{topic:"fed"}), "fred_series" (new FRED observations — params:{series_id:"UNRATE"}). Delivery channels: feed (always on — pull via recent_alerts or GET registry.pipeworx.io/alerts.json), and optionally email (set delivery:{email:"you@x.com"}) or sms (delivery:{sms:"+15551234567"} — phone must be verified at /account first; 10/day cap).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesSubscription type.
paramsYesType-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:"AAPL", items?:["5.02","1.01"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:"fed", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:"UNRATE"}. patent_grant: {applicant:"Apple Inc."}. clinical_trial: {sponsor?:"Pfizer", condition?:"lung cancer", phase?:"PHASE3"} (sponsor or condition required).
deliveryNoOptional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:"you@x.com"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:"+15551234567"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first; 10/day cap). {webhook:"https://..."} POSTs each event JSON to your endpoint, HMAC-signed — the response includes delivery.webhook_secret (whsec_…) ONCE; verify X-Pipeworx-Signature = sha256 HMAC of "<X-Pipeworx-Timestamp>.<raw body>". Auto-disabled after 10 consecutive failing runs.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / delivery / description
      Previous value: -"Optional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:\"you@x.com\"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:\"+15551234567\"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first). Capped at 10 SMS/day per subscription."New value: +"Optional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:\"you@x.com\"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:\"+15551234567\"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first; 10/day cap). {webhook:\"https://...\"} POSTs each event JSON to your endpoint, HMAC-signed — the response includes delivery.webhook_secret (whsec_…) ONCE; verify X-Pipeworx-Signature = sha256 HMAC of \"<X-Pipeworx-Timestamp>.<raw body>\". Auto-disabled after 10 consecutive failing runs."
    • addedInput schema / properties / delivery / properties / webhook
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "HTTPS URL to POST fired events to. https only; localhost/private hosts rejected. Signing secret returned once at subscribe time.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / params / description
      Previous value: -"Type-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:\"fed\", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:\"UNRATE\"}. patent_grant: {applicant:\"Apple Inc.\"} (use exact corporate form — match is approximate so wrong suffix returns the whole pool; payload flags the case)."New value: +"Type-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:\"fed\", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:\"UNRATE\"}. patent_grant: {applicant:\"Apple Inc.\"}. clinical_trial: {sponsor?:\"Pfizer\", condition?:\"lung cancer\", phase?:\"PHASE3\"} (sponsor or condition required)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "sec_8k",
      -  "polymarket_edge",
      -  "fred_series",
      -  "patent_grant"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "sec_8k",
      +  "polymarket_edge",
      +  "fred_series",
      +  "patent_grant",
      +  "clinical_trial"
      +]
  3. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / params / description
      Previous value: -"Type-specific filter. For sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. items defaults to all if omitted."New value: +"Type-specific filter. sec_8k: {ticker:\"AAPL\", items?:[\"5.02\",\"1.01\"]}. polymarket_edge: {topic:\"fed\", min_spread_bps?:500}. fred_series: {series_id:\"UNRATE\"}. patent_grant: {applicant:\"Apple Inc.\"} (use exact corporate form — match is approximate so wrong suffix returns the whole pool; payload flags the case)."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Previous value: -"Subscription type. v1: \"sec_8k\"."New value: +"Subscription type."
    • changedInput schema / properties / type / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "sec_8k"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "sec_8k",
      +  "polymarket_edge",
      +  "fred_series",
      +  "patent_grant"
      +]
  4. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / delivery
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Optional delivery channels in addition to the always-on persistent feed. {email:\"you@x.com\"} sends a templated alert per fired event. {sms:\"+15551234567\"} sends an SMS per event — must match the verified phone on the caller's account (verify at https://pipeworx.io/account first). Capped at 10 SMS/day per subscription.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "email": {
      +      "description": "Email address to deliver alerts to. Validated against a standard pattern.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "sms": {
      +      "description": "E.164 phone number, e.g. \"+15551234567\". Must match the account's verified phone.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  5. Added

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Given the annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, openWorldHint=true, etc., the description adds valuable behavior context: the OAuth account requirement, phone verification for SMS, and a 10/day cap. It also discloses the return value (subscription id). These details go beyond what the annotations provide, though they do not cover every edge case (e.g., webhook auto-disabling, which is in the schema).

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 dense but every sentence serves a purpose: purpose, return value, prerequisite, supported types with examples, and delivery channels. It is front-loaded with the main action and structured logically, with no filler or redundant content.

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?

Despite having no output schema, the description states the return value (subscription id) and comprehensively covers the main behavior: types, parameters, delivery options, and constraints. The webhook details are left to the schema, which is acceptable given the schema's richness. The tool's complexity is well addressed.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The schema already provides 100% parameter coverage with detailed type-specific examples. The description adds interpretive meaning beyond the schema, such as explaining that items:["5.02"] means an officer change in an 8-K filing, and clarifying the semantics of the delivery feedback fee. This enriches the raw schema, but the schema itself is already strong, so the added value is moderate.

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 starts with a clear verb+resource: 'Create a proactive monitoring subscription to a live-data event stream.' It lists supported subscription types and distinguishes this tool from siblings like list_subscriptions and unsubscribe by focusing on creation and returning a new subscription id.

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?

It provides clear context for use (proactive monitoring), explicitly states a prerequisite ('Requires a Pipeworx OAuth account') and a limitation ('anonymous + BYO cannot persist subscriptions'), and mentions an alternative for consuming the feed via recent_alerts or a GET endpoint. However, it does not explicitly name alternative tools for managing subscriptions (e.g., list_subscriptions), so it falls slightly short of full explicit when-not/alternatives 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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TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Many tools have distinct purposes, but the three 'ask_pipeworx' variants (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded) are highly similar and likely cause confusion. Additionally, the toolset mixes airport-specific tools with unrelated financial and research tools, creating ambiguity about when to use which.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming conventions are inconsistent: some tools use descriptive snake_case (ai_visibility_check, ask_pipeworx), others are single verbs (remember, forget, recall), and some include brand names (pipeworx_feedback). No clear pattern emerges across the 34 tools.

Tool Count1/5

34 tools is excessive for a server named 'airports'—only 3 tools directly relate to airports (search_airports, get_airport, calculate_distance). The majority are unrelated utilities (financial, prediction markets, memory), making the scope far too broad and unfocused.

Completeness1/5

The server severely lacks completeness for its stated airport domain: there are no tools for flights, airlines, runways, or real-time data. The other included domains (e.g., financial, prediction markets) are also incomplete, with e.g., only partial coverage of company data and no update/delete operations.