puumed
Server Details
PubMed MCP — wraps the NCBI E-utilities API (biomedical literature, free, no auth)
- Status
- Healthy
- Last Tested
- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- URL
- Repository
- pipeworx-io/mcp-pubmed
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Tool Definition Quality
Average 4.1/5 across 13 of 13 tools scored. Lowest: 2.9/5.
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose. Even though 'ask_pipeworx' is a general question-answering tool, it serves as a high-level entry point and does not overlap with specific tools like 'compare_entities' or 'entity_profile'. The memory tools (forget, recall, remember) are separate from the data retrieval tools. No two tools appear to do the same thing.
Naming is mixed: most tools use verb_noun (e.g., 'ask_pipeworx', 'compare_entities', 'search_pubmed'), but there are single-word verbs ('forget', 'recall', 'remember') and noun-based names ('entity_profile', 'recent_changes', 'pipeworx_feedback'). The pattern is not fully consistent across the set.
With 13 tools, the server is well-scoped. It covers multiple domains (entity intelligence, PubMed literature, session memory, feedback) without being overwhelming. Each tool serves a distinct function, and the count feels appropriate for the stated capabilities.
The tool surface covers core operations for each domain: entity profiling, comparison, change monitoring, identification resolution; PubMed search and detail retrieval; and full session memory CRUD. The only minor gap is that the note about 'usa_recipient_profile' suggests a missing tool for federal contracts, but the overall set is largely complete for the advertised functionality.
Available Tools
14 toolsask_pipeworxAInspect
Answer a natural-language question by automatically picking the right data source. Use when a user asks "What is X?", "Look up Y", "Find Z", "Get the latest…", "How much…", and you don't want to figure out which Pipeworx pack/tool to call. Routes across SEC EDGAR, FRED, BLS, FDA, Census, ATTOM, USPTO, weather, news, crypto, stocks, and 300+ other sources. Pipeworx picks the right tool, fills arguments, returns the result. Examples: "What is the US trade deficit with China?", "Adverse events for ozempic", "Apple's latest 10-K", "Current unemployment rate".
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| question | Yes | Your question or request in natural language |
Tool Definition Quality
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 explains that Pipeworx 'picks the right tool, fills the arguments, and returns the result,' which adds useful context about automation and abstraction. However, it lacks details on potential limitations, error handling, data sources, or response formats, leaving gaps in behavioral understanding.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by explanatory details and concrete examples. Every sentence earns its place by clarifying functionality or illustrating usage, with no redundant or vague language. It efficiently communicates the tool's value in a compact format.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (natural language querying with automated tool selection) and lack of annotations or output schema, the description is moderately complete. It covers the high-level workflow and use cases but omits details on result types, error conditions, or data source limitations. For a tool with no structured output documentation, more behavioral context would be beneficial.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the 'question' parameter well-documented as 'Your question or request in natural language.' The description reinforces this by emphasizing 'plain English' and providing examples, but does not add significant semantic value beyond what the schema already states. The baseline score of 3 is appropriate given the high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
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'), and mechanism ('Pipeworx picks the right tool, fills the arguments'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like search_pubmed or get_summary by emphasizing natural language input without tool selection.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear context on when to use this tool: for asking questions in plain English without needing to browse tools or learn schemas. It includes examples like 'What is the US trade deficit with China?' to illustrate appropriate use cases. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or name specific alternatives among siblings.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
compare_entitiesAInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes | Entity type: "company" or "drug". | |
| values | Yes | For company: 2–5 tickers/CIKs (e.g., ["AAPL","MSFT"]). For drug: 2–5 names (e.g., ["ozempic","mounjaro"]). |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided. Description discloses return includes paired data and URIs, but lacks details on data freshness, idempotency, or potential side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences with clear structure. No wasted words, purpose front-loaded, efficient use of formatting.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
No output schema, but description covers what data is returned for each type. Could be more specific about output structure, but adequate for usage.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage 100% (baseline 3). Description adds meaning by listing specific data fields for each type (revenue, adverse events, etc.), beyond schema's enum and example values.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states 'Compare 2–5 entities side by side in one call' with specific types and data fields. Distinguishes from sibling tools by being a multi-entity comparison.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly says it replaces 8–15 sequential calls, implying efficiency benefit. Provides type-specific examples, but no explicit when-not-to-use or alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
discover_toolsAInspect
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).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Maximum number of tools to return (default 20, max 50) | |
| query | Yes | Natural language description of what you want to do (e.g., "analyze housing market trends", "look up FDA drug approvals", "find trade data between countries") |
Tool Definition Quality
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 effectively describes key behaviors: it's a search operation (implied read-only), returns relevant tools with names and descriptions, and emphasizes it should be called first in large tool environments. However, it doesn't mention potential limitations like rate limits, authentication needs, 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is perfectly concise with two sentences that each serve distinct purposes: the first explains what the tool does, the second provides crucial usage guidance. Every word earns its place, and the information is front-loaded with no wasted text.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
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 function with 2 parameters), no annotations, and no output schema, the description does well by explaining the purpose, usage context, and behavioral aspects. However, it doesn't describe the return format (beyond mentioning 'names and descriptions') or potential limitations, leaving some gaps for a tool without structured output documentation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema (e.g., it doesn't explain query formatting or limit implications). The baseline score of 3 is appropriate when the schema does all the parameter documentation work.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose with specific verbs ('Search the Pipeworx tool catalog') and resource ('tool catalog'), and explicitly distinguishes it from siblings by emphasizing its role for discovery among 500+ tools. It provides a concrete action and target resource.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly states when to use this tool ('Call this FIRST when you have 500+ tools available and need to find the right ones for your task'), providing clear context and a specific alternative scenario (using it as an initial step rather than alternatives). It gives direct guidance on optimal usage timing.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
entity_profileAInspect
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".
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes | Entity type. Only "company" supported today; person/place coming soon. | |
| value | Yes | Ticker (e.g., "AAPL") or zero-padded CIK (e.g., "0000320193"). Names not supported — use resolve_entity first if you only have a name. |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, but description discloses that it returns pipeworx:// citation URIs and bundles multiple sources. Adds useful behavioral context without needing annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then details and exceptions. No wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Completeness is high for a bundling tool: lists data sources, output format (citation URIs), and replacement value. No output schema, but return format is described sufficiently.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema has 100% description coverage, but description adds extra meaning for 'value' (names not supported, use resolve_entity) and 'type' (only company supported). Adds value beyond schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states it provides a full profile of an entity across multiple data packs in one call, listing included data types for companies. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like usa_recipient_profile for federal contracts.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicit guidance on when to use (company profiles, replaces multiple calls), when not to use (federal contracts use usa_recipient_profile), and prerequisites (use resolve_entity for names).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
forgetCInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | Memory key to delete |
Tool Definition Quality
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 this is a deletion operation, implying it's destructive and irreversible, which is critical context. However, it lacks details on permissions needed, error handling (e.g., what happens if the key doesn't exist), or side effects, leaving significant gaps for a mutation tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action ('Delete') and resource. There is zero waste—every word earns its place, making it easy to parse quickly without unnecessary elaboration.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a destructive tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'stored memory' entails in this context, the implications of deletion, or what the response looks like (e.g., success confirmation or error). Given the complexity of a mutation operation, more behavioral context is needed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the 'key' parameter documented as 'Memory key to delete'. The description adds no additional meaning beyond this, simply restating 'by key'. Since the schema does the heavy lifting, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate, as the description doesn't compensate with extra context.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Delete') and resource ('a stored memory by key'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'recall' or 'remember', but the verb 'Delete' distinguishes it as a destructive operation versus retrieval or creation tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing an existing memory key), when not to use it, or how it relates to sibling tools like 'recall' (which likely retrieves memories) or 'remember' (which likely creates them).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_abstractAInspect
Get full abstract text by PubMed ID with structured sections (background, methods, results, conclusions) when available.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | A single PubMed ID (e.g., "33579999") |
Tool Definition Quality
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 ('structured abstract with section labels when available'), which is valuable behavioral context, but does not mention potential errors, rate limits, or authentication needs.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded, with two clear sentences that efficiently convey the tool's purpose and return behavior without any wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's low complexity (1 parameter, no annotations, no output schema), the description is reasonably complete. It explains what the tool does and what it returns, though it could benefit from more behavioral details like error handling or limitations.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
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 parameter 'id'. The description adds marginal value by reinforcing that it's for a 'single PubMed article' but does not provide additional syntax or format details beyond what the schema provides.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose with specific verb ('Get') and resource ('full abstract text for a single PubMed article'), and distinguishes it from sibling tools by specifying it retrieves abstracts rather than summaries or search results.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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 this tool ('by its PubMed ID'), but does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives like the sibling tools get_summary or search_pubmed.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_summaryAInspect
Get article metadata by PubMed ID. Returns title, authors, journal, publication date, and DOI. Batch multiple IDs in one request.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ids | Yes | Comma-separated PubMed IDs (e.g., "33579999,34567890") |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| articles | Yes | Array of article metadata summaries |
Tool Definition Quality
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 the tool's behavior by specifying what it returns (title, authors, journal, publication date, DOI) and the input format, but does not mention potential limitations like rate limits, error conditions, or authentication needs. It adequately describes the core operation without contradictions.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by specific return details, all in two efficient sentences with zero wasted words. Every sentence adds essential information without redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's low complexity (single parameter, no annotations, no output schema), the description is mostly complete for a read-only retrieval tool. It clearly states the purpose, input, and return fields. However, without an output schema, it could benefit from more detail on response structure or error handling, but the essentials are covered.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
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 the single parameter 'ids'. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides (e.g., it doesn't clarify format beyond 'comma-separated' or discuss validation), meeting the baseline for high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Get metadata summaries'), target resource ('PubMed articles'), and scope ('by their PubMed IDs'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'get_abstract' (which likely returns full abstracts) and 'search_pubmed' (which searches rather than retrieves by ID).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage context (retrieving metadata for known PubMed IDs) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_abstract' or 'search_pubmed'. It provides clear input requirements but lacks explicit exclusions or comparative guidance.
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes | bug = 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. | |
| context | No | Optional structured context: which tool, pack, or vertical this relates to. | |
| message | Yes | Your feedback in plain text. Be specific (which tool, what error, what data was missing). 1-2 sentences typical, 2000 chars max. |
Tool Definition Quality
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 rate limit (5 messages per identifier per day) and that it is free. However, it does not explain what happens after sending (e.g., storage, response) or any authentication needs. The behavioral info is minimal 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is three sentences long, with the first sentence stating the core purpose, the second providing usage instructions, and the third noting the rate limit. It is front-loaded, efficient, and contains no superfluous information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple feedback tool with no output schema and few parameters, the description covers purpose, content guidelines, and rate limit. It does not specify return values, but that is not critical. The description is slightly incomplete in not mentioning confirmation behavior, but overall it provides sufficient context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, with all three parameters (type, context, message) well-described. The description adds value by specifying content guidelines ('Describe what you tried... do not include...') and rate limit, but these are more usage guidelines than parameter semantics. Baseline 3 is appropriate as schema does the heavy lifting.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'Send feedback' and the resource 'Pipeworx team'. It lists specific use cases (bug reports, feature requests, missing data, praise) and distinguishes the tool from siblings like ask_pipeworx and discover_tools, which have different purposes.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear usage guidance: what types of feedback to submit and content instructions (describe what you tried, avoid verbatim prompts). It also mentions a rate limit. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use the tool or name specific alternatives, though the purpose is distinct enough.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
recallAInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | No | Memory key to retrieve (omit to list all keys) |
Tool Definition Quality
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 memories can be retrieved from current or previous sessions, implying persistence across sessions. However, it doesn't mention error handling (e.g., what happens if key doesn't exist), performance traits, or rate limits, leaving 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence states the core functionality, and the second adds usage context. Every sentence earns its place with no wasted words, making it efficient and easy to parse.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (1 optional parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is adequate but has gaps. It covers purpose and basic usage but lacks details on return format, error cases, or how it interacts with siblings like 'remember'. It's minimally viable but not fully comprehensive.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
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: it explains that omitting the key lists all memories, which clarifies the parameter's optional nature and its effect on behavior, providing value beyond the schema's basic description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Retrieve a previously stored memory by key, or list all stored memories (omit key).' It specifies the verb ('retrieve'/'list') and resource ('memory'), but doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'remember' or 'forget' beyond the retrieval focus.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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: 'Use this to retrieve context you saved earlier in the session or in previous sessions.' It also explains the key parameter's role: 'omit key' to list all. However, it doesn't explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives among siblings.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
recent_changesAInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes | Entity type. Only "company" supported today. | |
| since | Yes | Window start — ISO date ("2026-04-01") or relative ("7d", "30d", "3m", "1y"). Use "30d" or "1m" for typical monitoring. | |
| value | Yes | Ticker (e.g., "AAPL") or zero-padded CIK (e.g., "0000320193"). |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description fully discloses the fan-out behavior (parallel calls to SEC EDGAR, GDELT, USPTO), accepted date formats (ISO and relative), and return structure (structured changes, total_changes, URIs). It does not mention error handling or rate limits, but the core behavior is transparent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a concise 4-sentence paragraph. The first sentence front-loads the core purpose. Each subsequent sentence adds unique, non-redundant information about behavior, date formats, return data, and use cases. No waste.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the lack of an output schema, the description adequately describes the return content. It covers the main aspects: entity type, date window, fan-out, and result shape. It could be slightly improved by mentioning what happens if the entity has no changes or if data sources fail, but overall it is complete enough for an agent.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema already documents all three parameters with 100% coverage. The description adds significant value beyond the schema by explaining the fan-out for type='company', providing concrete examples for 'since' (e.g., '30d', '1y'), and clarifying that 'value' can be a ticker or CIK.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'What's new about an entity since a given point in time.' It provides specific use cases ('brief me on what happened with X') and distinguishes from siblings like entity_profile by emphasizing temporal change and multi-source fan-out.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly recommends using this tool for change-monitoring workflows and briefings ('Use for ...'). It does not explicitly state when not to use it, but the context is clear enough to infer alternatives (e.g., static profiles from entity_profile).
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | Memory key (e.g., "subject_property", "target_ticker", "user_preference") | |
| value | Yes | Value to store (any text — findings, addresses, preferences, notes) |
Tool Definition Quality
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 effectively describes key behavioral traits: it's a storage operation (implied mutation), specifies persistence differences based on authentication ('Authenticated users get persistent memory; anonymous sessions last 24 hours'), and hints at session scope. However, it doesn't cover potential errors, rate limits, or exact response format, leaving some gaps for a tool with mutation implications.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is appropriately sized and front-loaded, with two sentences that efficiently convey purpose, usage, and behavioral details without waste. Each sentence adds distinct value: the first defines the tool's function and use cases, and the second clarifies persistence behavior, making it highly concise and well-structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (storage with authentication-based persistence), no annotations, and no output schema, the description does a good job covering key aspects like purpose, usage, and behavioral traits. However, it lacks details on return values or error handling, which would be beneficial since there's no output schema. It's mostly complete but has minor gaps in output expectations.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
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 ('key' and 'value') with examples. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema by implying the parameters are used for storage but doesn't provide additional syntax, constraints, or usage nuances. This meets the baseline of 3 when the schema does the heavy lifting.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Store a key-value pair') and resource ('in your session memory'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'recall' (likely for retrieval) and 'forget' (likely for deletion). It provides concrete examples of what can be stored ('intermediate findings, user preferences, or context across tool calls'), making the purpose explicit and differentiated.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear context on when to use this tool ('to save intermediate findings, user preferences, or context across tool calls'), but does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives. For example, it doesn't specify if 'recall' should be used for retrieval instead, though this is implied. The guidance is helpful but lacks explicit exclusions or named sibling alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
resolve_entityAInspect
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.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes | Entity type: "company" or "drug". | |
| value | Yes | For company: ticker (AAPL), CIK (0000320193), or name. For drug: brand or generic name (e.g., "ozempic", "metformin"). |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses that it returns ticker, CIK, company name, and pipeworx:// URIs. It does not mention destructive actions, authentication, or side effects. As a resolution tool, the description is transparent enough, though it could add notes on rate limits 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence that efficiently conveys the core purpose, input constraints, and output value. It also includes a version note without superfluous text.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a two-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, inputs, and returns. It could be more complete by addressing error scenarios or uniqueness constraints, but it meets the essential needs for an agent.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for both parameters. The description adds examples (e.g., 'AAPL', '0000320193', 'Apple') which provide slight additional context, but overall does not significantly enhance understanding beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Resolve an entity to canonical IDs across Pipeworx data sources in a single call.' It provides a specific verb (resolve), a specific resource (entity to canonical IDs), and distinguishes itself from siblings like ask_pipeworx or search_pubmed by focusing on canonical ID resolution.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description says 'Replaces 2–3 lookup calls,' implying when to use it. It also lists accepted inputs (ticker, CIK, name). However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool or mention alternative tools for other entity types or scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
search_pubmedAInspect
Search PubMed biomedical literature by keyword, author, or MeSH term (e.g., "cancer immunotherapy", "author:Smith J"). Returns PubMed IDs for fetching full details.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Number of results to return (1-100, default 10) | |
| query | Yes | Search query (e.g., "CRISPR cancer therapy", "Smith J[Author]", "COVID-19[MeSH]") |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pmids | Yes | List of PubMed IDs matching the query |
| total | Yes | Total number of articles matching the query |
| returned | Yes | Number of articles returned in this result |
| query_translation | Yes | PubMed's interpretation of the search query |
Tool Definition Quality
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 tool returns a list of PubMed IDs, which implies a read-only operation, but doesn't specify other behaviors like rate limits, authentication requirements, or error handling. The description adds some context about the output format but lacks details on pagination or result ordering.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is two sentences with zero waste: the first sentence states the purpose and search methods, and the second explains the output and connection to sibling tools. It is appropriately sized, front-loaded with key information, and every sentence earns its place by adding distinct value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
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 operation with 2 parameters), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is reasonably complete. It covers the purpose, usage context with siblings, and output format. However, it could improve by addressing potential limitations like result ordering or default behaviors beyond the limit parameter.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
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 minimal value beyond the schema by mentioning search types (keyword, author, MeSH) that align with the query parameter examples, but doesn't provide additional syntax or format details. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the specific action ('Search'), resource ('PubMed biomedical literature database'), and search methods ('by keyword, author, or MeSH term'). It distinguishes this tool from its siblings by explaining that it returns PubMed IDs that can be used with get_summary or get_abstract, establishing its role in a workflow.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear context by mentioning the types of searches (keyword, author, MeSH) and explicitly naming sibling tools (get_summary, get_abstract) that should be used after obtaining IDs. However, it lacks explicit guidance on when NOT to use this tool or alternatives for different search needs, such as filtering by date or journal.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
validate_claimAInspect
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).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| claim | Yes | Natural-language factual claim, e.g., "Apple's FY2024 revenue was $400 billion" or "Microsoft made about $100B in profit last year". |
Tool Definition Quality
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 describes the return values (verdict, structured form, actual value, percent delta) and data sources (SEC EDGAR + XBRL). While it does not cover error handling, latency, or permissions, it sufficiently explains the tool's behavior and output format for a read operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is succinct, consisting of two focused sentences and a clear enumeration of outputs. It is front-loaded with the action verb and quickly conveys the tool's purpose, scope, and benefits without unnecessary elaboration.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the single parameter and the absence of an output schema, the description adequately explains the tool's inputs and outputs. It covers the returned fields and the replacement benefit. It could be more complete by mentioning error scenarios or unsupported claim types, but it is sufficient for the described domain.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema is simple with one required parameter 'claim' and has 100% description coverage. The description adds value beyond the schema by specifying the supported claim domain (company-financial) and the return types, which helps the user craft appropriate inputs. The schema examples are also present, so the description supplements rather than duplicates.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's verb ('Fact-check a natural-language claim'), specific resource ('against authoritative sources'), and domain ('company-financial claims... via SEC EDGAR + XBRL'). It distinguishes itself from siblings by detailing its capabilities and the fact that it replaces 4-6 sequential agent calls, making its unique value proposition evident.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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 (fact-checking financial claims of public US companies) and states its supported scope. It does not explicitly list alternatives or when not to use it, but the domain restrictions are implied. The mention of v1 suggests future scope expansions, but no direct sibling comparison.
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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