list_subscriptionsList the caller's active subscriptions. Returns id, type, params, created_at, last_fired_at, fire_count for each. Use this to review what you're monitoring before adding more or to find an id to cancel.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| include_inactive | No | Include cancelled subscriptions in the response (default false). |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnly/undestructive/idempotent. Description adds specifics on returned fields and default active-only filtering, adding 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two concise sentences: first states purpose and output, second gives usage guidance. No fluff.
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?
Fully covers purpose, output, usage guidance, and parameter behavior. No gaps given tool simplicity and annotations.
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 the parameter description already explaining 'include_inactive'. Description reinforces but doesn't add significant new semantics.
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?
Clear verb 'List', specific resource 'subscriptions', and includes what fields are returned. Distinguishes from sibling tools like subscribe/unsubscribe.
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 states two use cases: review before adding more, or find id to cancel. Provides when-to-use context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Many tools have overlapping purposes (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research all perform research; polymarket_arbitrage, polymarket_edges, polymarket_edge_tracker are similar). Agents may struggle to pick the correct tool.
Naming is inconsistent: some use snake_case (list_distilleries), others are descriptive (ask_pipeworx, deep_research), and some are branded (pipeworx_feedback). No clear pattern.
33 tools is high but not unreasonable given the broad scope. However, the server name implies a whisky focus, making the count feel excessive for that domain.
For the whisky domain suggested by the name, only 3 tools are relevant. The rest are generic or unrelated (Polymarket, npm scanning), leaving significant gaps for whisky-specific tasks.