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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. 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-only, open-world, idempotent. The description adds critical behavioral details: partial failures, bundlephobia timeout (5-30s), and the sources_failed field. 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?

Single paragraph but well-organized, front-loaded with key purpose and usage. Could be slightly more concise, but each sentence adds necessary context.

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?

Output schema is absent, but the description thoroughly lists all return fields (summary block, per-advisory details, links, recent versions). Covers partial failure behavior, making the tool's output fully predictable.

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 descriptions. The description adds value by noting scoped packages are accepted and default version behavior, which goes beyond 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?

Clearly defines the tool as a composite check for npm packages, covering license, security, and size. Distinguishes from siblings by specifying NPM-only in v1 and referencing deps.dev:version 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: when an agent asks about safety, popularity, or size of an npm package. Also provides constraints and alternatives (non-NPM packages should use deps.dev:version directly).

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

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are very similar, causing potential confusion. The memory tools (remember/recall/forget) are separate, but the overall set is diverse enough that agents can typically distinguish them.

Naming Consistency2/5

Tool names use a mix of camelCase (ask_pipeworx, entity_profile, generate_llms_txt) and snake_case (http_status, list_http_statuses, list_subscriptions), with no consistent verb_noun pattern. Some names are descriptive, but the lack of a unified convention hurts predictability.

Tool Count2/5

33 tools is high for a server named 'Httpstatus' that only has two HTTP-related tools. The large number spans data retrieval, memory, subscriptions, prediction markets, and more, making the server feel bloated and unfocused.

Completeness3/5

The server covers many domains but each is incomplete. HTTP status has lookup and list but no lifecycle. Memory tools are basic. Data retrieval is extensive but not exhaustive for any single domain. It's a broad but shallow collection.