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Read-onlyIdempotent

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.

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true, indicating safe read-only behavior. The description adds that results are 'ready to call directly, no second schema lookup needed' and notes it returns 'top-N most relevant tools,' providing transparency about the result format and selection criteria without contradicting annotations.

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 somewhat lengthy but information-dense, with every sentence contributing value. It front-loads the core purpose and then adds usage guidance and output details. Could be slightly more concise, but it is well-structured and avoids 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 absence of an output schema, the description adequately explains the return format (names, descriptions, full schemas, ready to call). It covers the key aspects: what the tool does, when to use it, and what to expect. It does not explain edge cases like no results or ambiguous queries, but for a discovery tool this is sufficient.

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% with detailed parameter descriptions. The description adds value by providing natural language examples (e.g., 'analyze housing market trends') and confirming alias behavior, but the schema already documents each parameter thoroughly. The examples enhance usability without being essential.

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: 'Find tools by describing the data or task.' It lists numerous domains and explains that it returns the top-N most relevant tools with names, descriptions, and full input schemas. This distinguishes it from sibling tools as the only discovery-oriented tool.

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 explicitly tells when to use: 'Call this FIRST when you have many tools available and want to see the option set (not just one answer).' This provides clear guidance on when to invoke this tool versus alternatives, and implies it is not for when you already know the 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

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Multiple tools have overlapping purposes, especially the ask_pipeworx variants (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research, bet_research) which all serve to query data but with subtle differences. An agent would struggle to distinguish which to use without deep understanding of their nuances.

Naming Consistency3/5

Most tool names follow a verb_noun or noun_noun pattern in snake_case, but there are exceptions like 'forget', 'recall', 'remember' which are single verbs, and names like 'ask_pipeworx' mix verb and proper noun. Overall pattern is discernible but not uniform.

Tool Count2/5

33 tools is high for a server named 'Open Sanctions' which implies a focused domain. The tool set spans sanctions, meta-querying, prediction markets, memory, subscriptions, and more, making it feel bloated and unfocused relative to the server's name.

Completeness2/5

For a sanctions server, only two tools (search_entities, get_entity) directly address the domain, missing obvious operations like update, delete, or list. Many tools are unrelated to sanctions, leaving the core domain incomplete.

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