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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.

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TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Goes beyond annotations by disclosing partial failure behavior, bundlephobia's 5-30s first measurement, and that sources_failed will list timeouts. This enriches the readOnlyHint and idempotentHint annotations with practical runtime context.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Every sentence contributes: purpose, usage triggers, return payload, ecosystem limits, and failure behavior. No redundant phrasing, and the most critical information is front-loaded.

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?

Without an output schema, the description provides a detailed list of return fields (summary block, advisories, links, alternative versions) and covers failure modes. It is complete enough for an agent to understand what to expect from the call.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% and both parameters already have clear descriptions. The description adds no further parameter-specific meaning beyond reinforcing that version defaults to latest, which is already stated in the schema.

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 opens with a specific verb and resource: 'should I add this npm package to my project' check, clearly stating it fans out to deps.dev and bundlephobia. This distinguishes it from sibling research tools by focusing on npm package evaluation.

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: 'Use whenever an agent asks "is X safe / popular / small" or "what does adding lodash cost me".' It also directs non-NPM ecosystems to 'deps.dev:version directly', providing clear exclusions and alternatives.

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

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Several tools have overlapping purposes (e.g., ai_visibility_check and scan_competitor_ai_presence; ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, and deep_research). However, detailed descriptions and specific use cases help agents distinguish between them in most cases.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools use snake_case naming consistently, e.g., ask_pipeworx, compare_entities, govcon_agency_landscape. The pattern is uniform across the entire set.

Tool Count4/5

With 33 tools, the set is slightly over the typical well-scoped range. While many tools serve distinct purposes, some seem redundant (e.g., memory tools, multiple research tools), making the count feel a bit heavy.

Completeness3/5

The tool surface covers a broad range of research and intelligence domains but lacks actionable tools for core government contracting tasks like submitting bids or tracking contract performance. Several obvious operations (e.g., user profile management, submission tools) are missing.

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