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clinical_trials_fda_drug_pipeline_tracker

Clinical Trials & FDA Drug Pipeline Tracker: Structured feed of active clinical trials, FDA drug approvals, and biotech pipeline updates.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "clinical_trials_fda_drug_pipeline_tracker"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
maxResultsNoMaximum number of structured items to extract.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are supplied, so the description must carry the full behavioral burden. 'Structured feed' implies read-only retrieval, but it omits freshness, data sources, coverage limits, rate limits, and whether maxResults paginates or caps.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence delivers the core scope with no filler. The name/title prefix is somewhat redundant, but overall the statement is tight.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a one-parameter read feed, the description covers the subject matter but provides little operating context such as source, recency, or output shape. Without an output schema or annotations, that leaves meaningful gaps for an agent deciding whether the feed fits the task.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The sole parameter, maxResults, is fully described in the schema at 100% coverage. The description adds no extra meaning about ordering, filtering, or behavior, so the baseline of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Identifies a structured feed of active clinical trials, FDA approvals, and biotech pipeline updates. The content domain clearly separates it from fda_recalls_enforcement and fda_warning_letters_scraper, though it does not explicitly name alternatives.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives are stated. The domain implies it is for pipeline tracking, but the description leaves tool selection entirely to inference.

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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