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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.

  1. Added

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds valuable behavioral context about partial failures (graceful degradation, 5-30s timeout for bundlephobia first measurement, sources_failed listing). No contradictions.

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?

The description is packed with essential information in a single paragraph. It is front-loaded with purpose and efficiently covers usage, behavior, and output. Slightly dense but well-structured and non-wasteful.

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 the tool's complexity (composite call to two external services), the description is thorough. It details the return fields, mentions partial failure behavior, and ecosystem scope. With high schema coverage and annotations, the description adds sufficient context for the agent to understand inputs, outputs, and edge cases.

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%, so baseline is 3. The description adds that scoped packages (e.g., '@types/node') are accepted for the 'package' parameter, which goes beyond the schema description. This minor addition justifies a score above baseline.

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?

The description clearly defines a composite check combining deps.dev and bundlephobia for npm packages, answering specific user questions about safety, popularity, and size. It distinguishes from sibling tools by explicitly stating it is for npm only, with alternatives 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 ('is X safe/popular/small' or 'what does adding lodash cost me') and when not to (non-npm ecosystems fall under deps.dev:version directly). Provides clear context for agent decision-making.

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

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Several tools have overlapping functionality, especially in the ask_pipeworx family (ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded) and the polymarket group (bet_research, polymarket_edges, etc.). Descriptions acknowledge these overlaps, making it difficult for an agent to choose the correct tool without deep understanding.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming conventions are inconsistent: some tools use snake_case (ask_pipeworx, bet_research), others use camelCase or PascalCase (ai_visibility_check, generate_llms_txt, polymarketArbitrage?). Also, tools like 'list_subjects' and 'get_data' have no clear pattern with the rest.

Tool Count2/5

With 35 tools, the server feels overloaded and tries to cover too many distinct domains (data queries, prediction markets, subscriptions, memory, national statistics). This broad scope reduces coherence and makes the tool set harder to navigate.

Completeness3/5

The tool set covers a wide range of capabilities, from data retrieval to prediction market analysis and subscription management. However, the inclusion of Denmark-specific statistics tools (e.g., list_subjects, get_data) seems out of place and creates a niche gap for users interested in other national datasets.