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Search Within a Source

search_within
Read-onlyIdempotent

Semantic search INSIDE a fetched record. Pass the text you already pulled (e.g. a SEC 10-K body, an article, a long tool result) plus a natural-language query; get back the top-N passages with character offsets and similarity scores. Use when the record is too big to cram into the prompt — search_within saves context, returns only the passages that matter, and every passage carries an offset so the agent can verify a verbatim quote. Pairs with ask_pipeworx_grounded: fetch with the gateway, ground over the relevant passages instead of the whole document. BGE-base-en embeddings + cosine over 500-char overlapping windows; cap is 200K chars (longer inputs are truncated and flagged).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYesThe document text to search inside (max ~200K chars).
limitNoMax passages to return (1-20, default 5).
queryYesNatural-language query — what passages do you want? E.g. "supply-chain risk", "fiscal year 2024 revenue", "drug interactions with warfarin".

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Discloses embedding model (BGE-base-en), method (cosine), window size (500-char overlapping), character cap (200K) with truncation behavior. Adds value 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.

Conciseness5/5

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

Two sentences plus one technical detail. Front-loaded with core info. Every sentence is necessary and informative.

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?

Describes return values (passages with offsets and scores), limitations (truncation), and pairing with sibling. No output schema but thorough.

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 100%. Description adds context (example queries, max chars) and clarifies usage beyond schema definitions.

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 it does semantic search inside a fetched record, with examples (SEC 10-K, article). Distinguishes from siblings by specifying 'inside a record' and pairing with ask_pipeworx_grounded.

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 to use when record is too big for prompt, saving context. Pairs with sibling tool. Lacks explicit 'when not to use' but provides clear context.

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

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have clearly distinct purposes (entity_profile, compare_entities, ask_pipeworx, etc.). However, ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are very similar, and suggest_questions/discover_tools overlap slightly. Overall, tools are well-disambiguated with only minor ambiguity.

Naming Consistency3/5

All tool names use snake_case, but the pattern is inconsistent: some start with a verb (ask_, validate_), others with a noun (entity_, bet_). Several are noun_noun (entity_profile), and some are single verbs (remember). No consistent verb_noun pattern across the set.

Tool Count2/5

33 tools is excessive for a server named 'Isbn' that only has 2 ISBN-specific tools. The majority are from Pipeworx, creating scope mismatch. Multiple redundant tools (three ask_pipeworx variants, several polymarket tools) inflate the count unnecessarily.

Completeness2/5

For a server named 'Isbn', completeness is very low—only conversion and validation are provided; no metadata lookup or other ISBN-related features exist. The Pipeworx tools themselves are comprehensive, but they do not align with the server's implied domain.