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Econdata MCP — wraps BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) public API v2

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Tool DescriptionsA

Average 4/5 across 13 of 13 tools scored. Lowest: 2.9/5.

Server CoherenceA
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but get_series can fetch the same data as get_cpi, get_unemployment, and get_employment_by_industry, causing potential confusion. ask_pipeworx acts as an umbrella tool that could overlap with many others, but its description clarifies it auto-selects tools.

Naming Consistency3/5

Tools mostly follow verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_cpi, compare_entities), but there are deviations: 'forget', 'recall', 'remember' are verb-only, and 'entity_profile', 'pipeworx_feedback' are noun_noun. Mixing patterns reduces consistency.

Tool Count5/5

13 tools is an appropriate scope for a data server covering economic indicators, entity lookups, and memory/feedback utilities. Each tool earns its place without being overwhelming or insufficient.

Completeness4/5

The server covers key economic data (CPI, unemployment, employment by industry) and offers a generic get_series for gaps. Entity tools provide profiles and comparisons but lack direct search by name. Minor gaps exist, but the set is largely complete for retrieval tasks.

Available Tools

15 tools
ask_pipeworxA
Read-only
Inspect

PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for questions about current or historical data: SEC filings, FDA drug data, FRED/BLS economic statistics, government records, USPTO patents, ATTOM real estate, weather, clinical trials, news, stocks, crypto, sports, academic papers, or anything requiring authoritative structured data with citations. Routes the question to the right one of 1,423+ tools across 392+ verified sources, fills arguments, returns the structured answer with stable pipeworx:// citation URIs. Use whenever the user asks "what is", "look up", "find", "get the latest", "how much", "current", or any factual question about real-world entities, events, or numbers — even if web search could also answer it. Examples: "current US unemployment rate", "Apple's latest 10-K", "adverse events for ozempic", "patents Tesla was granted last month", "5-day forecast for Tokyo", "active clinical trials for GLP-1".

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
questionYesYour question or request in natural language
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses key behavioral traits: Pipeworx 'picks the right tool, fills the arguments, and returns the result,' which explains the automated tool selection and parameter filling process. However, it doesn't mention rate limits, authentication needs, or error handling.

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 front-loaded with the core functionality, followed by supporting details and concrete examples. Every sentence earns its place by clarifying the tool's value proposition, usage context, and practical applications without redundancy.

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?

For a single-parameter tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description provides good context about the automated backend process and example use cases. However, it doesn't explain the format or structure of returned answers, which would be helpful given the lack of output schema.

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%, so the schema already documents the single 'question' parameter. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema by reinforcing it's 'in plain English' and providing examples, but doesn't elaborate on constraints or format details. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.

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 states the tool's purpose: 'Ask a question in plain English and get an answer from the best available data source.' It specifies the verb ('ask'), resource ('answer from data source'), and distinguishes from siblings by emphasizing natural language interaction versus structured tool selection.

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?

Explicit guidance is provided: 'No need to browse tools or learn schemas — just describe what you need.' This clearly positions it as an alternative to sibling tools like discover_tools or get_series, indicating when to use this tool (natural language queries) versus others (structured tool invocation).

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

compare_entitiesA
Read-only
Inspect

Compare 2–5 companies (or drugs) side by side in one call. Use when a user says "compare X and Y", "X vs Y", "how do X, Y, Z stack up", "which is bigger", or wants tables/rankings of revenue / net income / cash / debt across companies — or adverse events / approvals / trials across drugs. type="company": pulls revenue, net income, cash, long-term debt from SEC EDGAR/XBRL for tickers like AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL. type="drug": pulls adverse-event report counts (FAERS), FDA approval counts, active trial counts. Returns paired data + pipeworx:// citation URIs. Replaces 8–15 sequential agent calls.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesEntity type: "company" or "drug".
valuesYesFor company: 2–5 tickers/CIKs (e.g., ["AAPL","MSFT"]). For drug: 2–5 names (e.g., ["ozempic","mounjaro"]).
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, but the description discloses it returns paired data and resource URIs, and implies it's a read operation. It could explicitly state it has no side effects or is idempotent, but the given information is sufficient for safe usage.

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?

Two concise sentences, front-loaded with the core action. Every sentence adds value: first sentence states what it does, second clarifies type-specific outputs and efficiency benefit.

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 no output schema, the description adequately explains the return data for each type. It could elaborate on the format or usage of the pipeworx URIs, but overall it provides sufficient context for an agent to understand the tool's output.

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 input schema descriptions already cover parameters fully, but the description adds significant context: for company type, it lists specific financial metrics (revenue, net income, cash, long-term debt), and for drug type, it lists counts (adverse events, FDA approvals, trials). This adds meaning beyond the schema.

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 states the tool compares 2-5 entities side by side, specifies two entity types (company, drug) with distinct data fields, and distinguishes it from siblings by emphasizing batch comparison over sequential calls.

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 indicates this replaces 8-15 sequential calls, implying it's for multi-entity comparison where efficiency is needed. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or compare to specific siblings like resolve_entity.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

discover_toolsA
Read-only
Inspect

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. Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
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")
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the behavioral trait of returning 'most relevant tools with names and descriptions' and suggests calling it first in large tool environments. However, it doesn't mention rate limits, authentication needs, or what happens with no matches, leaving some behavioral aspects unclear.

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?

Perfectly concise with two sentences that each earn their place. The first sentence explains the core functionality, and the second provides crucial usage guidance. No wasted words, and information is front-loaded appropriately.

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 moderate complexity (search functionality with 2 parameters) and no output schema, the description provides good context about what the tool does and when to use it. However, without annotations or output schema, it could benefit from more detail about return format or error conditions to be fully complete.

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%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters (query and limit). The description adds marginal value by emphasizing the natural language aspect of the query parameter ('by describing what you need'), but doesn't provide additional semantic context beyond what's in the schema.

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 states the specific verb ('search') and resource ('Pipeworx tool catalog') with the purpose of finding relevant tools by describing needs. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_cpi or get_employment_by_industry by focusing on tool discovery rather than data retrieval.

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 provides when-to-use guidance: 'Call this FIRST when you have 500+ tools available and need to find the right ones for your task.' This gives clear context about appropriate usage scenarios and distinguishes it from direct data access tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

entity_profileA
Read-only
Inspect

Get everything about a company in one call. Use when a user asks "tell me about X", "give me a profile of Acme", "what do you know about Apple", "research Microsoft", "brief me on Tesla", or you'd otherwise need to call 10+ pack tools across SEC EDGAR, SEC XBRL, USPTO, news, and GLEIF. Returns recent SEC filings, latest revenue/net income/cash position fundamentals, USPTO patents matched by assignee, recent news mentions, and the LEI (legal entity identifier) — all with pipeworx:// citation URIs. Pass a ticker like "AAPL" or zero-padded CIK like "0000320193".

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesEntity type. Only "company" supported today; person/place coming soon.
valueYesTicker (e.g., "AAPL") or zero-padded CIK (e.g., "0000320193"). Names not supported — use resolve_entity first if you only have a name.
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool returns pipeworx:// citation URIs and bundles multiple data sources. It also hints at performance by noting that federal contracts are too slow to bundle. However, it does not detail failure modes, error handling, or what happens if an entity is not found.

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 concise and well-structured. It starts with the purpose, then lists the data sources, mentions the output format (URIs), and concludes with usage guidance. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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 two parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description provides sufficient context for an agent to understand what the tool does, what it returns, and when to use alternatives. It covers the core functionality, constraints, and exceptions comprehensively for a tool of this complexity.

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 input schema already provides descriptions for both parameters (type and value) with 100% coverage. The description adds significant value beyond the schema by explaining that value can be a ticker or zero-padded CIK, and explicitly states that names are not supported, directing the user to resolve_entity. This extra context is helpful for correct usage.

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 states that the tool returns a 'Full profile of an entity across every relevant Pipeworx pack in one call', specifies the 'company' type, and lists the specific data sources included (SEC filings, XBRL data, patents, news, LEI). It also distinguishes itself from sibling tools by noting it replaces multiple sequential calls and explicitly mentions that for federal contracts, one should use usa_recipient_profile directly.

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?

The description provides explicit guidance on when to use the tool (for company profiles) and when not to (for federal contracts, use usa_recipient_profile). It also instructs that if only a name is available, one should first use resolve_entity, since names are not supported. This clear alternative and context are excellent.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

forgetC
Destructive
Inspect

Delete a previously stored memory by key. Use when context is stale, the task is done, or you want to clear sensitive data the agent saved earlier. Pair with remember and recall.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyYesMemory key to delete
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'Delete' implies a destructive mutation, the description doesn't specify whether this operation is reversible, what permissions are required, what happens on success/failure, or any rate limits. This leaves significant behavioral gaps for a destructive operation.

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 a single, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a simple tool and front-loads the essential information. Every word earns its place.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a destructive mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what constitutes a 'stored memory', what happens after deletion, error conditions, or return values. Given the complexity of a delete operation and lack of structured documentation, more context is needed.

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% (the 'key' parameter is fully documented in the schema), so the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what's already in the schema - it doesn't explain key format, constraints, or examples.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Delete') and the target resource ('a stored memory by key'), providing specific verb+resource information. However, it doesn't differentiate this tool from its sibling 'recall' (which likely retrieves memories) or 'remember' (which likely stores memories), missing explicit sibling differentiation.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'recall' or 'remember'. There's no mention of prerequisites, conditions for use, or exclusions. The agent must infer usage from tool names alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_cpiB
Read-only
Inspect

Get US Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers over time. Returns monthly index values by year and month to track inflation.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
end_yearNoEnd year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2024"). Optional.
start_yearNoStart year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2020"). Optional.

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
dataYesMonthly CPI data
unitYesUnit of measurement (index 1982-84=100)
totalYesTotal number of data points returned
end_yearYesEnd year filter if provided, null otherwise
series_idYesBLS series ID (CUUR0000SA0)
start_yearYesStart year filter if provided, null otherwise
descriptionYesSeries description
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states the tool returns data but doesn't mention whether it's a read-only operation, potential rate limits, data freshness, error conditions, or authentication requirements. For a data retrieval tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.

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 perfectly concise - two sentences that efficiently convey the tool's purpose and return format without any wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core functionality and follows with return details, making every sentence earn its place.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's moderate complexity (economic data retrieval with optional date filtering), no annotations, no output schema, and 100% schema coverage, the description is minimally adequate. It explains what data is returned but doesn't cover behavioral aspects like data sources, update frequency, or error handling. The description meets basic requirements but leaves important contextual gaps.

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?

The description doesn't mention any parameters, but schema description coverage is 100% with both parameters well-documented in the schema (start_year and end_year as optional 4-digit strings). Since the schema does the heavy lifting, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate - the description adds no parameter information beyond what's already in the structured schema.

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 states the specific action ('Get'), identifies the exact resource ('US Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (BLS series CUUR0000SA0)'), and distinguishes it from siblings by specifying the particular economic indicator. It also details what data is returned ('year, month, and index value for each period'), making the purpose unambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling tools (get_employment_by_industry, get_series, get_unemployment). It doesn't mention alternatives, prerequisites, or any context for choosing this specific CPI data tool over others. The agent must infer usage from the tool name alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_employment_by_industryA
Read-only
Inspect

Get US non-farm payroll employment by industry (manufacturing, construction, retail, financial, government, etc.). Returns employment figures in thousands by period.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
end_yearNoEnd year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2024"). Optional.
industryNoIndustry to retrieve. One of: "total_nonfarm", "manufacturing", "construction", "retail", "financial", "government". Defaults to "total_nonfarm".
start_yearNoStart year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2020"). Optional.

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
dataYesEmployment data by period
unitYesUnit of measurement (thousands of persons)
totalYesTotal number of data points returned
end_yearYesEnd year filter if provided, null otherwise
industryYesIndustry name requested
series_idYesBLS series ID for the industry
start_yearYesStart year filter if provided, null otherwise
descriptionYesSeries description
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the return format ('employment in thousands') but lacks details on data freshness, source, rate limits, error handling, or whether it's a read-only operation. For a data retrieval tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps.

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 a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the purpose and includes essential details like industry options and return format. Every word earns its place without redundancy or unnecessary elaboration.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's moderate complexity (3 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is adequate but incomplete. It covers the core purpose and return units, but lacks behavioral context (e.g., data source, update frequency) and does not fully compensate for the absence of annotations or output schema.

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%, so the input schema fully documents all parameters. The description adds value by listing industry options and specifying the default, but does not provide additional context beyond what the schema already covers, such as date range implications or data availability constraints.

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 states the verb ('Get'), resource ('US non-farm payroll employment figures'), and scope ('by industry'), with specific industry options listed. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'get_cpi' or 'get_unemployment' by focusing on employment data rather than inflation or unemployment rates.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage for retrieving employment data by industry, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_series' or 'get_unemployment'. No guidance on prerequisites, exclusions, or comparative contexts is provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_seriesA
Read-only
Inspect

Fetch any economic time series by ID (e.g., "CPUR0000SA0" for CPI, "LNS14000000" for unemployment). Returns historical data points with dates and values.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
end_yearNoEnd year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2024"). Optional.
series_idYesBLS series ID (e.g. "CUUR0000SA0" for CPI)
start_yearNoStart year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2020"). Optional.
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the return format ('data points with year, period, and value') and provides example series IDs, which adds useful context. However, it lacks details on behavioral traits like rate limits, error handling, or data freshness, which are important for a data-fetching tool.

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 front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by return details and examples, all in two efficient sentences with zero waste. Every sentence earns its place by clarifying functionality and usage.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given no annotations and no output schema, the description is moderately complete for a simple data-fetching tool. It covers the purpose, return format, and examples, but lacks details on error cases, rate limits, or output structure beyond basic fields, which could be important for agent invocation.

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%, so the schema already documents all parameters (series_id, start_year, end_year) with descriptions and optionality. The description adds value by providing example series IDs, but does not explain parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, such as date format constraints or interactions between start_year and end_year.

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 states the specific action ('Fetch a BLS time series by series ID') and resource ('BLS time series'), distinguishing it from siblings like get_cpi, get_employment_by_industry, and get_unemployment by being a general-purpose series fetcher rather than a specific metric tool. It provides concrete examples of series IDs to illustrate its scope.

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 implies usage by providing example series IDs for common metrics (CPI, unemployment rate, employment), suggesting this tool is for general time series retrieval rather than specialized sibling tools. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus the alternatives or any exclusions, leaving some ambiguity.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_unemploymentA
Read-only
Inspect

Get the US civilian unemployment rate over time (Bureau of Labor Statistics) — the percentage of the labor force currently unemployed. Use this for "unemployment rate" / "jobless rate" queries. Returns monthly values by year and month.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
end_yearNoEnd year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2024"). Optional.
start_yearNoStart year as 4-digit string (e.g. "2020"). Optional.

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
dataYesMonthly unemployment rate data
unitYesUnit of measurement (percent)
totalYesTotal number of data points returned
end_yearYesEnd year filter if provided, null otherwise
series_idYesBLS series ID (LNS14000000)
start_yearYesStart year filter if provided, null otherwise
descriptionYesSeries description
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses the return format (year, month, rate for each period) which is valuable behavioral information, but doesn't mention data freshness, source reliability, rate limits, error conditions, or whether this is a read-only operation (though 'Get' implies reading).

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 perfectly concise with two sentences that each earn their place: first establishes purpose and data source, second specifies return format. No wasted words, well-structured, and front-loaded with essential information.

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?

For a read-only data retrieval tool with 100% schema coverage and no output schema, the description provides good context: purpose, specific data series, and return format. However, it lacks information about data range defaults (what happens when no parameters provided), temporal granularity, or potential limitations that would be helpful for complete understanding.

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%, so the schema already fully documents both optional parameters (start_year and end_year). The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's in the schema, maintaining the baseline score for high schema coverage.

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 states the specific verb ('Get') and resource ('US civilian unemployment rate over time'), identifies the exact data series (BLS series LNS14000000), and distinguishes from siblings by specifying the unemployment rate data rather than CPI, employment by industry, or generic series data.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage for retrieving unemployment rate time series data, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_cpi or get_employment_by_industry. There's no mention of prerequisites, limitations, or comparative use cases.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

pipeworx_feedbackAInspect

Tell the Pipeworx team something is broken, missing, or needs to exist. Use when a tool returns wrong/stale data (bug), when a tool you wish existed isn't in the catalog (feature/data_gap), or when something worked surprisingly well (praise). Describe the issue in terms of Pipeworx tools/packs — don't paste the end-user's prompt. The team reads digests daily and signal directly affects roadmap. Rate-limited to 5 per identifier per day. Free; doesn't count against your tool-call quota.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesbug = something broke or returned wrong data. feature = a new tool or capability you wish existed. data_gap = data Pipeworx does not currently expose. praise = positive note. other = anything else.
contextNoOptional structured context: which tool, pack, or vertical this relates to.
messageYesYour feedback in plain text. Be specific (which tool, what error, what data was missing). 1-2 sentences typical, 2000 chars max.
Behavior4/5

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

Discloses rate limit (5/day/identifier) and describes feedback as 'Free.' Omits post-send behavior (e.g., confirmation) but sufficient for a simple feedback tool.

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?

Concise four-sentence description front-loads purpose, then covers usage, exclusions, and constraints. No redundancy.

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?

Completeness adequate for a feedback tool: covers purpose, usage, constraints. Lacks post-send behavior details, but not essential.

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 covers all parameters with descriptions. Description adds content guidelines for 'message' field but does not significantly extend schema info for other parameters.

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: 'Send feedback to the Pipeworx team.' It lists specific use cases (bug reports, feature requests, etc.) and distinguishes itself from sibling data/memory tools.

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?

Explicit guidance on when to use (bug reports, etc.) and what not to include (end-user prompt). Rate limit stated. No need to exclude alternatives given distinct purpose.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

recallA
Read-only
Inspect

Retrieve a value previously saved via remember, or list all saved keys (omit the key argument). Use to look up context the agent stored earlier — the user's target ticker, an address, prior research notes — without re-deriving it from scratch. Scoped to your identifier (anonymous IP, BYO key hash, or account ID). Pair with remember to save, forget to delete.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyNoMemory key to retrieve (omit to list all keys)
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the tool retrieves stored memories and works across sessions, which is useful behavioral context. However, it doesn't mention potential limitations like memory size, retrieval speed, or error conditions (e.g., if a key doesn't exist).

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 efficiently structured in two sentences. The first sentence explains the core functionality with parameter behavior, and the second provides usage context. Every word serves a purpose with no redundancy.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description provides adequate basic information about what the tool does and when to use it. However, it lacks details about return format (e.g., structure of retrieved memories), error handling, or session persistence specifics that would be helpful given the absence of structured metadata.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds meaningful context by explaining that omitting the key parameter results in listing all stored memories, which clarifies the optional parameter's semantic effect beyond the schema's technical description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose: retrieving previously stored memories by key or listing all memories. It specifies the verb 'retrieve' and resource 'memory', but doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'remember' or 'forget' beyond mentioning context saved earlier.

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 provides clear context for when to use the tool: 'to retrieve context you saved earlier in the session or in previous sessions.' It also explains the key parameter behavior: 'omit key to list all keys.' However, it doesn't explicitly contrast with alternatives like 'discover_tools' or 'get_series'.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

recent_changesA
Read-only
Inspect

What's new with a company in the last N days/months? Use when a user asks "what's happening with X?", "any updates on Y?", "what changed recently at Acme?", "brief me on what happened with Microsoft this quarter", "news on Apple this month", or you're monitoring for changes. Fans out to SEC EDGAR (recent filings), GDELT (news mentions in window), and USPTO (patents granted) in parallel. since accepts ISO date ("2026-04-01") or relative shorthand ("7d", "30d", "3m", "1y"). Returns structured changes + total_changes count + pipeworx:// citation URIs.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesEntity type. Only "company" supported today.
sinceYesWindow start — ISO date ("2026-04-01") or relative ("7d", "30d", "3m", "1y"). Use "30d" or "1m" for typical monitoring.
valueYesTicker (e.g., "AAPL") or zero-padded CIK (e.g., "0000320193").
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that for company type, it fans out in parallel to three sources and returns structured changes, count, and URIs. It is consistent and adds context, but could mention potential delays or failure modes.

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 a single paragraph that efficiently covers purpose, type-specific behavior, parameter details, return shape, and use cases. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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 complexity (fan-out to multiple sources) and the simple schema (3 params, well-documented), the description adequately explains the return structure. It is missing edge case behavior (e.g., empty results), but overall is clear and actionable.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions, but the description adds significant value: explains the format of 'since' (ISO date or relative), gives typical values ('30d', '1m'), and clarifies 'value' accepts ticker or CIK. This goes beyond the schema.

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 what the tool does: retrieves recent changes for an entity since a point in time. It specifies the supported type (company) and the data sources (SEC EDGAR, GDELT, USPTO), distinguishing it from sibling tools like entity_profile which provide static data.

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 provides use cases: 'brief me on what happened with X' or change-monitoring. It also gives practical examples for the 'since' parameter (e.g., '30d'). However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use this tool or contrast with alternatives like compare_entities or resolve_entity.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

rememberAInspect

Save data the agent will need to reuse later — across this conversation or across sessions. Use when you discover something worth carrying forward (a resolved ticker, a target address, a user preference, a research subject) so you don't have to look it up again. Stored as a key-value pair scoped by your identifier. Authenticated users get persistent memory; anonymous sessions retain memory for 24 hours. Pair with recall to retrieve later, forget to delete.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyYesMemory key (e.g., "subject_property", "target_ticker", "user_preference")
valueYesValue to store (any text — findings, addresses, preferences, notes)
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden and does well by disclosing key behavioral traits: it explains storage persistence differences (authenticated vs. anonymous sessions with 24-hour limit) and the tool's purpose for cross-call context. However, it doesn't cover potential limitations like size constraints or error conditions.

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 front-loaded with the core purpose in the first sentence, followed by usage context and behavioral details. Every sentence adds value without redundancy, making it efficient and well-structured for quick comprehension.

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?

For a tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description does a good job covering purpose, usage, and key behavioral aspects like persistence. However, it lacks details on return values or error handling, which would be helpful given the mutation nature and absence of structured output information.

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%, so the schema already documents both parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema, but it contextualizes their use with examples like 'subject_property' and 'user_preference', aligning with the baseline for high schema coverage.

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 states the verb ('Store') and resource ('key-value pair in your session memory'), and distinguishes from siblings like 'recall' (retrieve) and 'forget' (delete). It specifies the storage mechanism and purpose, making the tool's function unambiguous.

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 provides clear context for when to use it ('to save intermediate findings, user preferences, or context across tool calls'), but does not explicitly mention when not to use it or name alternatives like 'recall' for retrieval. It gives practical examples but lacks explicit exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

resolve_entityA
Read-only
Inspect

Look up the canonical/official identifier for a company or drug. Use when a user mentions a name and you need the CIK (for SEC), ticker (for stock data), RxCUI (for FDA), or LEI — the ID systems that other tools require as input. Examples: "Apple" → AAPL / CIK 0000320193, "Ozempic" → RxCUI 1991306 + ingredient + brand. Returns IDs plus pipeworx:// citation URIs. Use this BEFORE calling other tools that need official identifiers. Replaces 2–3 lookup calls.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeYesEntity type: "company" or "drug".
valueYesFor company: ticker (AAPL), CIK (0000320193), or name. For drug: brand or generic name (e.g., "ozempic", "metformin").
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool is versioned (v1), returns stable citation URIs, and implies read-only behavior. However, it does not explicitly state side effects, authentication needs, rate limits, or data freshness, which is acceptable for a simple resolver but leaves gaps.

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 sentences, efficiently front-loaded with purpose, then details, then benefit. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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 simple 2-parameter schema (100% coverage) and no output schema, the description adequately covers purpose, inputs, and outputs. It could mention prerequisites or data source scope, but it's fairly complete for a v1 tool.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% and both parameters have descriptions. The description adds concrete examples for the 'value' parameter (ticker, CIK, name) and clarifies the accepted formats, enhancing understanding beyond the schema.

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 states the tool resolves an entity to canonical IDs, explicitly lists accepted inputs for type=company (ticker, CIK, name), and specifies outputs (ticker, CIK, name, URIs). It differentiates from sibling tools (which are data retrieval tools) by its unique entity resolution function and mentions efficiency gain (replaces 2-3 calls).

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 explains when to use the tool (when you need canonical IDs across Pipeworx data sources) and highlights its single-call efficiency. It implicitly distinguishes from siblings via its unique purpose, but it lacks explicit when-not-to-use guidance or alternative tool references.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

validate_claimA
Read-only
Inspect

Fact-check, verify, validate, or confirm/refute a natural-language factual claim or statement against authoritative sources. Use when an agent needs to check whether something a user said is true ("Is it true that…?", "Was X really…?", "Verify the claim that…", "Validate this statement…"). v1 supports company-financial claims (revenue, net income, cash position for public US companies) via SEC EDGAR + XBRL. Returns a verdict (confirmed / approximately_correct / refuted / inconclusive / unsupported), extracted structured form, actual value with pipeworx:// citation, and percent delta. Replaces 4–6 sequential calls (NL parsing → entity resolution → data lookup → numeric comparison).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
claimYesNatural-language factual claim, e.g., "Apple's FY2024 revenue was $400 billion" or "Microsoft made about $100B in profit last year".
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the return values (verdict, structured form, actual value with citation, percent delta) and data sources. However, it does not cover limitations, error cases, or edge cases (e.g., ambiguous claims, company not found). Adequate but not exhaustive.

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 informative but slightly verbose. It starts with the core purpose, then domain, then return values, then efficiency. Could be trimmed by removing the last sentence about replacing agent calls, which is more of a marketing claim. Still well-structured and front-loaded.

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 no output schema, the description adequately explains what the tool returns (verdict, components). However, it lacks information on error handling, rate limits, or support for non-US companies. Mostly complete for a single-param tool but could be more thorough.

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?

Only one parameter 'claim' with schema description providing an example. The description adds domain context (type of claims supported) but does not significantly enhance the schema's explanation. Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 states it fact-checks natural-language claims against authoritative sources, specifies the supported domain (company-financial claims for public US companies), and lists specific metrics (revenue, net income, cash). It is distinct from siblings like ask_pipeworx or get_series, which serve different purposes.

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 implies when to use (for fact-checking financial claims) and mentions it replaces sequential agent calls, but does not explicitly state when not to use or suggest alternative tools for non-financial claims. The context is clear but lacks explicit exclusions.

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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