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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.

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TDQS

A4.8/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint false), description discloses fan-out behavior across two services, potential timeout for bundlephobia, graceful partial failure, and the return structure (summary block, per-advisory detail, links, alternative versions). No contradictions with annotations.

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 dense with useful information, using parentheses and lists effectively. While slightly long, every sentence adds value and it is front-loaded with the primary purpose. Could be streamlined but remains clear.

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?

Given no output schema, description thoroughly explains return structure (fields like is_latest, license, bundle_kb_gz, etc.), partial failure handling, and data sources. Provides sufficient context for an agent to understand the tool's behavior and output.

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 coverage is 100% with both parameters described. Description adds contextual meaning: 'package' is an npm package name (scoped accepted), 'version' defaults to latest. It also connects parameters to the overall check purpose, adding value beyond schema alone.

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's purpose as a composite check for adding an npm package, listing specific checks (license, advisories, bundle size) and data sources (deps.dev, bundlephobia). Distinguishes from siblings by explicitly noting NPM-only scope in v1 and referencing alternative tools for other ecosystems.

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 (agent asks about safety, popularity, size, cost) and when not to (PyPI, Maven, etc. fall under deps.dev:version directly). Also notes that bundlephobia first measurement may take 5-30s and that failures degrade gracefully.

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

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools understandably fall into distinct clusters (BLS data, Polymarket, entity research, memory, subscriptions) and have detailed descriptions, but there is real overlap among the query entry points: ask_pipeworx and ask_pipeworx_beta are currently identical, and ask_pipeworx, deep_research, and validate_claim can all answer similar factual questions. The descriptions help an agent choose, but the set still contains more than a couple of near-duplicate paths.

Naming Consistency3/5

All names are lowercase snake_case and several clusters share domain prefixes like bls_, polymarket_, and pipeworx_, which keeps the surface readable. However, the semantic naming pattern is mixed: verb+noun names like resolve_entity and list_subscriptions coexist with noun phrases like entity_profile, recent_alerts, and bls_latest, plus brand-led names like ask_pipeworx and polymarket_edges.

Tool Count2/5

At 36 tools, the set is well past the 25+ threshold for a heavy tool surface, and several tools inflate the count: duplicate ask_pipeworx variants, multiple overlapping Polymarket scanners, and one-off meta helpers. The broad Pipeworx scope explains some of the breadth, but the redundancy makes the set feel bloated.

Completeness4/5

The set covers its core workflows well: data lookup, grounded verification, entity profiling and comparison, BLS series access, Polymarket research, subscriptions, memory, and feedback. Minor gaps remain, such as no subscription-editing tool, no dedicated citation-reader tool, and no general web-search tool, but ask_pipeworx acts as a catch-all router that lets agents work around most of them.

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