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Amtrak

by io.github.pipeworx-io

Scan Dependency

scan_dependency
Read-onlyIdempotent

Composite "should I add this npm package to my project" check in ONE call — fans out across deps.dev (license + advisories + version history) and bundlephobia (gzipped/minified bundle size, dependency count, ESM/tree-shake support). Use whenever an agent asks "is X safe / popular / small" or "what does adding lodash cost me". Returns a summary block (is_latest, license, published_at, advisory_count, bundle_kb_min, bundle_kb_gz, dependency_count, has_esm, tree_shakeable), per-advisory detail, links, and a list of recent alternative versions. NPM ecosystem only in v1; PyPI / Maven / Cargo / Go fall under deps.dev:version directly. Partial failures degrade gracefully — bundlephobia's first measurement on a new version can take 5-30s; sources_failed will list it if it times out, the rest still returns.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
packageYesnpm package name. Scoped packages (e.g. "@types/node") are accepted.
versionNoSpecific version to check (e.g., "18.3.1"). Defaults to the latest published version when omitted.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.8/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare read-safe and idempotent. Description adds valuable context: graceful degradation with latency for bundlephobia, partial failure reporting, and that other sources still return.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Description is efficient and front-loaded with purpose, then usage, then behavioral details. Slightly long but every sentence adds unique value.

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?

Despite no output schema, description details all return fields including summary block, per-advisory detail, links, and alternatives. Also covers edge cases like latency and partial failures.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema provides full descriptions for both parameters. Description adds extra value by clarifying scoped package acceptance and default behavior for version.

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?

Description clearly states the tool performs a composite check for npm packages evaluating safety, popularity, and size with specific sources. Distinguishes from siblings by focusing on dependency scanning.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly states when to use: when agent asks about package safety/popularity/size. Also notes ecosystem limitations (NPM only) and directs users to alternative tools for other ecosystems.

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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TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Many tools have overlapping purposes, e.g., ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded all answer questions; polymarket_edges and polymarket_arbitrage both find opportunities; and memory tools (remember, recall, forget) are separate but simple. This makes it hard for an agent to pick the right tool without careful reading.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming is inconsistent: some tools use verb_noun (generate_llms_txt, discover_tools), others noun_noun (entity_profile, amtrak_station_info), and some are single verbs (remember, forget). The Amtrak tools follow a pattern but the rest do not, leading to a chaotic mix.

Tool Count2/5

With 35 tools but only 4 actually related to Amtrak, the server is severely over-scoped for its stated purpose. The majority of tools are unrelated, making it feel bloated and misnamed.

Completeness1/5

For an Amtrak server, the tool surface is severely incomplete: lacks booking, schedules, ticket info, delay details beyond worst delay, and station amenities. The tiny Amtrak subset is a mere fraction of what users would expect.

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