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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.

  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 indicate readOnly, openWorld, idempotent, non-destructive. Description adds critical behavioral details: partial failures degrade gracefully, bundlephobia first measurement can take 5-30 seconds, and sources_failed will list timed-out sources. No contradiction 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 but well-structured. It front-loads the core purpose and then lists details. Could be slightly more concise but effectively uses space.

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 lists return fields (summary block with specific metrics, per-advisory detail, links, alternative versions). Covers edge cases (partial failures, timing). Highly complete for a composite tool.

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 covers both parameters with clear descriptions (package name, optional version). Description adds context: version defaults to latest, scoped packages accepted. This adds slight value 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?

Description clearly states it is a composite check for npm package evaluation combining deps.dev and bundlephobia. It explicitly names the resources (license, advisories, version history, bundle size) and distinguishes from siblings by being npm-specific and composite.

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, size, or cost of adding an npm package. Also notes NPM-only in v1 and directs users to deps.dev:version 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

A4/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded, and deep_research form a confusing cluster—especially since ask_pipeworx_beta is currently identical to ask_pipeworx. The Polymarket tools are highly specialized and mostly separable, and interaction_count/find_interactions have clear but overlapping scopes.

Naming Consistency4/5

The dominant pattern is verb_noun snake_case (ask_pipeworx, compare_entities, resolve_entity, validate_claim), which is predictable and readable. There are some noun-style names like entity_profile, recent_changes, and interaction_count, plus brand-prefixed families like pipeworx_* and polymarket_*, but the conventions are consistent enough within families.

Tool Count2/5

33 tools is beyond the 25+ threshold and the set spans several unrelated domains—molecular interactions, npm dependency scanning, llms.txt generation, AI brand visibility, and prediction-market arbitrage—making it feel like multiple servers merged into one. Several niche tools could be consolidated or split into separate MCP servers, and ask_pipeworx_beta adds redundancy.

Completeness4/5

Core workflows are very well covered: lookup/grounded answering/deep research, tool discovery, entity resolution, profiles and comparisons, claim validation, memory CRUD, subscription lifecycle, and prediction-market analysis from edge detection to fill-risk. Minor gaps include no direct fetch tool for pipeworx:// citation URIs and some soft-failing data sources, but agents can work around those.