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). |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent behavior; description adds detail on default active filtering and scope (caller's subscriptions), enriching 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?
Two concise sentences: first states action and return fields, second provides usage guidance. No wasted words, effectively front-loaded.
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?
Complete for a simple list tool: purpose, return fields, usage guidance, and schema/annotations cover rest. No output schema needed since fields are enumerated.
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 covers the single parameter (include_inactive) with full description, so no additional meaning is needed; description does not add parameter details beyond 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 'List the caller's active subscriptions' and lists return fields, distinguishing it from sibling tools like subscribe or unsubscribe.
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 advises using this tool to review subscriptions before adding more or to find an ID to cancel, providing clear context for when to invoke it.
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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Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, but there is some overlap among the meta-querying tools like ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research, and discover_tools, which could cause confusion for an agent deciding which to use.
Tool names use a mix of verb_noun and noun patterns, with snake_case throughout but no single consistent structure (e.g., ask_pipeworx vs. bet_research vs. dataset). The naming is readable but not uniform.
At 33 tools, the count is on the higher side but justifiable given the broad scope of the Pipeworx platform, covering data querying, entity analysis, prediction markets, memory, subscriptions, and feedback.
The toolset covers a wide range of data sources and operations, including querying, entity profiling, comparisons, prediction market analysis, and monitoring. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no direct SEC filing viewer), but the meta-tools handle these adequately.