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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

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare read-only, idempotent, non-destructive. Description adds details on partial failures, bundlephobia latency (5-30s), and sources_failed behavior. No contradiction.

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?

Long but efficient, every sentence adds value. Front-loaded with composite nature. Slightly verbose in middle but acceptable.

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?

No output schema, but description details return block fields, per-advisory detail, links, alternatives. Complete for the tool's scope.

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 covers both parameters fully (100% coverage). Description adds minor context (defaults to latest) but mostly repeats 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 states it's a composite check for npm packages covering license, advisories, bundle size, etc. Distinct from sibling tools which are unrelated.

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 says to use when agent asks about safety, popularity, or cost of adding an npm package. Also notes NPM-only and mentions 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

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

The set contains several clusters of near-overlapping tools: ask_pipeworx and ask_pipeworx_beta are explicitly identical right now, ask_pipeworx/deep_research/validate_claim all handle natural-language queries, and bet_research/polymarket_edges/polymarket_arbitrage scan the same prediction-market space. The descriptions are detailed, but that does not remove the boundary confusion.

Naming Consistency4/5

Almost all tools use lowercase snake_case with recognizable patterns such as verb_noun or prefix_domain (nihr_, polymarket_, pipeworx_). There are minor deviations like ask_pipeworx_beta vs ask_pipeworx_grounded and mixed noun/verb phrasing, but the naming is predictable overall.

Tool Count2/5

36 tools is beyond the typical well-scoped server size, and the set reads as several products bundled together: NIHR grants, Pipeworx data research, prediction markets, memory, subscriptions, and standalone utilities like generate_llms_txt or scan_dependency. Even for a broad data platform this is too many to navigate coherently, and it is a severe mismatch for a server named 'Nihr'.

Completeness3/5

Within its subdomains the set covers core workflows: query (ask/deep_research/validate), entity resolution/profile/comparison, NIHR grant lookup by several dimensions, prediction-market analysis through fill-risk, and memory/subscription lifecycles. But it is a collection of partial products rather than one coherent domain, and some outputs such as pipeworx:// citations or detected arbitrage opportunities lack an obvious in-set tool to consume them further.