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by io.github.pipeworx-io

Recent Alerts

recent_alerts
Read-onlyIdempotent

Pull fired events from your subscription feed. Returns the most recent alerts the evaluator has written to your persisted feed — each carries source, citation_uri (pipeworx:// when available), and the raw event payload. Filter by type (e.g. "sec_8k") and/or since (ISO timestamp). Set mark_read:true to flag returned events read so the next call only shows newer ones. Polls work fine; the same feed is also at GET registry.pipeworx.io/alerts.json for scripts and dashboards.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
typeNoOptional — filter to one subscription type.
limitNoMax events to return (1-200, default 50).
sinceNoOptional ISO timestamp — return events fired_at >= this time.
mark_readNoFlag the returned events read in the same call (default false).
unread_onlyNoReturn only events where read_at is null (default false).

Schema Changelog

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

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

The description explicitly states that mark_read:true flags returned events as read, affecting future calls, which contradicts the readOnlyHint=true annotation. This is an annotation contradiction, so the score is 1 regardless of other behavioral details.

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 three sentences long, front-loaded with the purpose, then return fields, filtering, and an alternative access method. Every sentence earns its place with no redundant 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?

The description thoroughly explains the return payload fields, filtering options, mark_read side effects, and an alternate URL. With no output schema, the description compensates well, though the annotation contradiction slightly undermines overall completeness.

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 covers all 5 parameters with descriptions (100% coverage), giving a baseline of 3. The description adds extra meaning by giving an example type (sec_8k), explaining the effect of mark_read on subsequent calls, and clarifying the 'since' filter as ISO timestamp, which exceeds baseline.

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 pulls fired events from a subscription feed and returns recent alerts, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from siblings like recent_changes and list_subscriptions by focusing on alert events.

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 mentions that polling works fine and provides an alternative HTTP endpoint for scripts/dashboards, giving clear context for when to use the tool. It doesn't explicitly exclude or compare against sibling alert tools, but the guidance is clear.

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

Several tools have overlapping or near-identical purposes, e.g., ask_pipeworx and ask_pipeworx_beta are explicitly described as currently equivalent, and polymarket_arbitrage, polymarket_edges, and bet_research all target prediction-market opportunities. Descriptions help somewhat, but boundaries remain fuzzy for agents.

Naming Consistency2/5

Tool names follow no consistent convention: some are verb-first (get_status_cat, remember), others are noun phrases (entity_profile, deep_research), and many use domain prefixes (ask_pipeworx, polymarket_*, pipeworx_feedback). While snake_case is maintained throughout, the structural pattern is mixed and unpredictable.

Tool Count2/5

At 33 tools, the server is well beyond the typical well-scoped range (3-15). The count is inflated by multiple overlapping meta-tools and unrelated utility groups (HTTP cats, Pipeworx research, prediction markets, memory, subscriptions), making the set feel bloated rather than focused.

Completeness2/5

The server name 'httpcat' implies HTTP status-cat functionality, but only 2 of 33 tools serve that purpose, leaving the named domain largely uncovered. As a general-purpose data server, the collection still has gaps (e.g., no direct trading, no general web search) and appears to be a random assortment of features rather than a coherent product.

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