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Search Gazette Corporate Insolvency Notices

gazette_insolvency
Read-onlyIdempotent

Search official UK insolvency notices by company or individual name to find winding-up orders, administration notices, and other legally effective events from The Gazette.

Instructions

Search The Gazette's insolvency notice index by entity name.

Searches the Gazette's insolvency endpoint which covers corporate notice codes: winding-up orders (2443), administration orders (2448), liquidator appointments (2452), striking-off notices (2460), and more. Results are sorted by severity — winding-up orders and administration orders appear first.

Each result includes a notice_numeric_id. Read the full legal wording via the notice://{notice_numeric_id} resource.

The Gazette is the official UK public record. A notice here means the event has been formally published and is legally effective.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
entity_nameYesCompany or individual name to search for in Gazette insolvency notices
notice_typeNoFilter by notice code (e.g. '2441' winding-up petition, '2443' winding-up order, '2448' administration order, '2460' striking-off). Omit to search all.
start_dateNoFilter notices from this date (YYYY-MM-DD)
end_dateNoFilter notices up to this date (YYYY-MM-DD)
max_noticesNoCap on notices returned, applied after severity/date sort. Default 20. The Gazette insolvency feed returns up to 100 results per search — raise to 100 to see the full set.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
entity_nameYesEntity name that was searched.
notice_type_filterNoNotice code filter applied, or null if all codes searched.
start_dateNoLower bound of the date range filter, if any.
end_dateNoUpper bound of the date range filter, if any.
total_noticesYesTotal notices returned after deduplication, sorting, and cap.
max_notices_capYesThe max_notices cap applied. Upstream may have more matching notices.
noticesNoMatching notices, sorted by severity (desc) then date (desc).
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations indicate readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true. The description adds that results are sorted by severity, that notices are legally effective formal publications, and lists supported notice codes. No contradictions.

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 concise paragraphs, front-loaded with key verb and resource. Every sentence adds value—no wasted words. Efficient structure.

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?

Given 5 parameters and an output schema, the description covers purpose, source, notice codes, result ordering, and how to access full legal wording via notice URI. Complete for a search tool.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds context about max_notices cap and default but does not significantly enhance meaning beyond the schema descriptions.

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 states it searches The Gazette's insolvency notice index by entity name, lists specific notice codes (e.g., winding-up orders, administration orders), and distinguishes from sibling tools like gazette_notice. It provides a specific verb, resource, and scope.

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?

The description explains when to use (search corporate insolvency notices) and mentions result sorting by severity. It implicitly differentiates from gazette_notice by noting notice_numeric_id usage, but could explicitly state exclusions. Clear context for selection.

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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