compare_tools

Head-to-head comparison of two GTM tools. Returns cost delta, AI-readiness and headless-readiness (MCP/API callability — can an agent or your own dashboard drive it) scores, overlap status, swap-registry signal, and StackSwap's recommended pick with reasoning. Use when the user is choosing betwee...

Server StackSwap StonesofCreation/stackswap-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 22 required

What compare_tools does on StackSwap

AI agents call compare_tools to retrieve information from StackSwap without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
a string Yes First tool name (fuzzy-matched against catalog).
b string Yes Second tool name (fuzzy-matched against catalog).

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why compare_tools needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves vendor comparison information from a database without any side effects. It performs a lookup operation that returns analytical data to inform decision-making but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations.

From the tool's definition Tool returns comparison data: 'cost delta, AI-readiness and headless-readiness scores, overlap status, swap-registry signal, and StackSwap's recommended pick with reasoning.' No creation, modification, deletion, code execution, or financial transactions.

Questions about compare_tools

What does the compare_tools tool do? +

Head-to-head comparison of two GTM tools. Returns cost delta, AI-readiness and headless-readiness (MCP/API callability — can an agent or your own dashboard drive it) scores, overlap status, swap-registry signal, and StackSwap's recommended pick with reasoning. Use when the user is choosing between two specific vendors (e.g. 'Salesforce vs HubSpot', 'Outreach vs Smartlead'). It is categorised as a Read tool in the StackSwap MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does compare_tools accept? +

compare_tools accepts 2 parameters: a, b. Required: a, b. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_tools? +

Register the StackSwap MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compare_tools: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches StackSwap. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compare_tools? +

compare_tools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit compare_tools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the compare_tools rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block compare_tools completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for compare_tools. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides compare_tools? +

compare_tools is provided by the StackSwap MCP server (StonesofCreation/stackswap-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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