Search vector store MCP tool

• MCP tool name: Search_Vector_Store
• Returns: Search vector store MCP response
• Annotations: Read only, not destructive, idempotent, closed world
• Surfaces: GovTribe MCP, GovTribe Compact MCP server

Examples

When the selected vector store has expired, Add_To_Vector_Store creates a replacement and adds only files requested by the affected add operation. Earlier files are not carried over automatically. The response message discloses replacement on the initial result and later polls. Use the returned new govtribe_vector_store_id for polling and subsequent calls, and explicitly add any earlier files you still need. Wait for successful processing before searching; pending or failed files are not searchable.

Use vector store search after Add_To_Vector_Store returns a ready govtribe_vector_store_id. For full package analysis, wait until the add response reports completed and ready, or until a text-only response says the requested files are ready for Search_Vector_Store.

Keep max_num_results as small as the answer requires. If this tool returns a not-ready message, retry later or call Add_To_Vector_Store again with the original source items and the returned govtribe_vector_store_id to refresh readiness.

What does the uploaded file package say about transition staffing?

{
  "tool": "Search_Vector_Store",
  "arguments": {
    "govtribe_vector_store_id": "<govtribe_vector_store_id>",
    "query": "transition staffing key personnel onboarding timeline",
    "max_num_results": 5,
    "rewrite_query": true
  }
}

Which passages mention pricing assumptions for option years?

{
  "tool": "Search_Vector_Store",
  "arguments": {
    "govtribe_vector_store_id": "<govtribe_vector_store_id>",
    "query": "pricing assumptions labor categories option years",
    "max_num_results": 8,
    "rewrite_query": true
  }
}

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