All 21 BigIdeasDB MCP Tools: Complete Reference for Every Data Source

Reddit tools (4 tools)

Reddit tools query live Reddit data through a hosted proxy. They are the only tools that hit an external service in real time — all other tools query BigIdeasDB's own databases. For more on Reddit research workflows, see our guide on using Reddit for market research or read how to find business ideas on Reddit.

• search_reddit — Search posts across all subreddits by keyword. Parameters: query, sort, time_filter, limit.
• fetch_subreddit — Pull posts from a specific subreddit. Parameters: subreddit, sort, time_filter, limit.
• fetch_post_comments — Get a post and its top-level comments by URL. Parameters: post_url, comment_limit.
• fetch_reddit_json — Fetch any Reddit JSON endpoint directly. Parameters: reddit_path.

Pain Points tool (1 tool)

Searches validated customer pain points across Reddit and Capterra. Each result includes severity scores, frequency, business impact, and user quotes. Learn more about pain-point-driven product research in our guide on how to find problems worth solving or read finding SaaS ideas from real user pain points.

• search_pain_points — Search by keyword, filter by source (reddit, capterra, or all). Parameters: query, source, limit.

SaaS Opportunities tool (1 tool)

Searches scored market gaps identified from Reddit discussions and Capterra reviews. Returns opportunity scores, market size estimates, MVP feature suggestions, and competitive analysis. See the best SaaS ideas backed by pain points for examples of opportunities surfaced from this data.

• search_saas_opportunities — Search by keyword, filter by source. Parameters: query, source, limit.

Capterra tools (4 tools)

Deep access to Capterra software reviews, company analysis, feature gaps, and competitive intelligence. Capterra is the richest data source in BigIdeasDB, with reviews spanning thousands of software products. See our dedicated Capterra MCP tools guide for detailed examples, or read how to mine Capterra reviews for SaaS ideas.

• search_capterra_reviews — Search reviews by keyword with rating filters. Returns pros, cons, ratings across 5 dimensions, reviewer industry, NPS scores, and alternatives considered. Parameters: query, min_rating, max_rating, limit.
• get_capterra_company_analysis — Get a full company report: sentiment scores, NPS, key strengths, critical weaknesses, competitive position, and executive summary. Parameters: company_name.
• search_capterra_feature_gaps — Find missing features users want. Returns demand intensity, request counts, use cases, and implementation complexity. Parameters: query, limit.
• search_capterra_competitive_insights — See which products users switch from and to, with advantages, disadvantages, and price comparisons. Parameters: query, limit.

G2 Insights tools (2 tools)

B2B software review insights from G2. Processed insights include pain points, proposed solutions, sentiment analysis, and detailed market analysis at the company and category level. See our G2 MCP tools guide for examples, or read finding SaaS ideas from negative G2 and App Store reviews.

• search_g2_insights — Search by company, category, or keyword. Filter by sentiment. Returns pain points, proposed solutions, and detailed insight breakdowns. Parameters: query, sentiment, limit.
• get_g2_category_insights — Get aggregated category-level analysis: top themes, pain point summaries, recommended actions, and company counts. Parameters: category, limit.

App Reviews tools (2 tools)

AI-analyzed app store data from Google Play and Apple App Store. Each app has been processed to extract pain points, feature gaps, UX issues, monetization feedback, and quick wins from real user reviews. See our App Review MCP tools guide or read how to analyze app store reviews.

• search_app_reviews — Search apps by name, genre, or developer. Returns ratings, AI-extracted pain points, missing features, UX issues, and quick wins. Parameters: query, limit.
• get_app_analysis — Get a detailed AI teardown of a specific app: pain points, missing features, UX issues, technical problems, monetization feedback, competitor advantages, and improvement recommendations. Parameters: app_name.

Upwork Signals tools (3 tools)

Demand signals extracted from Upwork job postings. These tools show what problems people are actually paying freelancers to solve — a strong signal for SaaS product opportunities. See our Upwork MCP tools guide for examples.

• search_upwork_pain_points — Search pain points from job postings by keyword. Ranked by frequency. Parameters: query, limit.
• search_upwork_opportunities — Search SaaS opportunities identified from freelance job patterns. Returns target audiences and potential features. Parameters: query, limit.
• get_upwork_category_analysis — Get category-level analysis with aggregated pain points, SaaS opportunities, and job analysis summaries. Parameters: query, limit.

Revenue Intelligence tools (4 tools)

TrustMRR verified revenue data for SaaS startups. These tools provide MRR, growth rates, profit margins, acquisition data, market clusters, and AI-generated category analysis. See our Revenue Intelligence MCP tools guide or read about the revenue intelligence platform.

• search_startups — Search startups with verified revenue. Filter by on_sale status and MRR range. Returns MRR, growth, profit margins, customers, and AI summaries. Parameters: query, on_sale, min_mrr, max_mrr, limit.
• search_deals — Search SaaS businesses for sale. Returns asking price, multiples, risk signals, and opportunity signals. Parameters: query, min_mrr, max_price, limit.
• search_clusters — Search market clusters by theme. Returns avg MRR, growth, defining traits, tech stack trends, and market gaps. Parameters: query, limit.
• get_trustmrr_category_analysis — Get category-level benchmarks: startup counts, revenue stats, top performers, rising stars, best deals, and AI market analysis. Parameters: category, limit.

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