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Find tools by describing the data or task. Use when you need to browse, search, look up, or discover what tools exist for: SEC filings, financials, revenue, profit, FDA drugs, adverse events, FRED economic data, Census demographics, BLS jobs/unemployment/inflation, ATTOM real estate, ClinicalTrials, USPTO patents, weather, news, crypto, stocks. Returns the top-N most relevant tools with names, descriptions, and full input schemas (with curated examples) — each result is ready to call directly, no second schema lookup needed. Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoAlias for query.
taskNoAlias for query.
limitNoMaximum number of tools to return (default 20, max 50)
queryYesNatural language description of what you want to do (e.g., "analyze housing market trends", "look up FDA drug approvals", "find trade data between countries"). Accepts task, q, description, search as aliases.
searchNoAlias for query.
descriptionNoAlias for query.

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint) are consistent with description. Description adds value by detailing return format: 'top-N most relevant tools with names, descriptions, and full input schemas (with curated examples) — each result is ready to call directly, no second schema lookup needed.' 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.

Conciseness5/5

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

Description is concise (3-4 sentences), well-structured, and front-loaded with purpose. Every sentence adds value: purpose, use cases, what it returns, and when to call.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (6 params, all covered in schema; no output schema), the description adequately explains behavior and usage. It lacks details on return format structure but compensates by noting 'full input schemas' and examples.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. Description adds examples and clarifies that parameters are aliases for 'query', but does not add deeper semantics beyond what schema provides. The examples help with usage understanding.

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?

Description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Find tools by describing the data or task.' It lists specific domains and distinguishes itself from siblings by instructing 'Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set.'

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?

Explicitly says when to use (when browsing/searching/discovering tools) and provides context ('Call this FIRST'). Does not explicitly state when not to use or offer alternatives, but the context implies it is for exploration before selecting a specific tool.

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

A4.2/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct function or data domain, from prediction markets (bet_research, polymarket_*) to company research (entity_profile, compare_entities) to data queries (query, dataset_info). No two tools have overlapping purposes; meta-tools like ask_pipeworx and deep_research are clearly differentiated.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with descriptive verbs (e.g., search_datasets, validate_claim, remember). No mix of conventions like camelCase or inconsistent verb choices.

Tool Count4/5

At 33 tools, the server covers a broad range of capabilities (data retrieval, AI visibility, prediction markets, company profiles, subscriptions, etc.). While slightly above the ideal range, the count is justified by the breadth of functionality and no tool feels redundant.

Completeness4/5

The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for data discovery, retrieval, and analysis across multiple domains (SEC, FDA, FRED, Paris Open Data, prediction markets, etc.). Minor gaps exist (e.g., no update/delete for Paris Open Data), but the primary focus on reading and analysis is well-served.