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    Tool Reference

    All 15 Scout MCP tools with parameters, examples, and tier availability.

    Brand Intelligence

    Look up brands, check narratives, and assess AI readiness

    Buyer & Discovery

    Find products by need and simulate buyer queries

    Market Research

    Explore categories, find whitespace

    Directory Contribution

    Request brands, suggest categories, submit feedback

    Monitoring & Auditing

    Track your brand, run audits, compare competitors

    Requires Signal ($199/mo) or higher

    brand_statusSignal ($199/mo)API key required

    Check your brand's BrandVault status — baseline version, last edit timestamps, section summaries. Requires a Signal or Signal Pro API key.

    brand_vault_profileSignal ($199/mo)API key required

    Read the full ground truth data for your brand — all 15 sections. Requires a Signal or Signal Pro API key.

    delta_reportSignal ($199/mo)API key required

    Run a BAI audit comparing AI model descriptions against your BrandVault ground truth. Tests up to 50 queries. Requires a Signal or Signal Pro API key.

    competitive_analysisSignal ($199/mo)API key required

    Compare your brand against up to 3 competitors across AI models. Requires a Signal or Signal Pro API key.

    brand_monitorSignal ($199/mo)API key required

    Check what's changed in your brand's AI representation — score changes, narrative drift, competitor movements. Requires a Signal or Signal Pro API key.

    BrandVault Management

    Update your brand's ground truth data

    Requires Signal Pro ($799/mo) or higher