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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?

Disclosures beyond annotations include: partial failures degrade gracefully, bundlephobia first measurement can take 5-30s, sources_failed lists timeouts, and the response structure. No contradiction with readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, etc.

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 front-loaded with purpose but is lengthy due to necessary details on behavior and alternatives. Could be slightly tightened, but every sentence serves a purpose.

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, the description fully explains the return structure (summary block, advisories, links, alternatives) and error handling (sources_failed field). Covers all essential context for correct invocation.

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 adequate descriptions. The description adds value by noting scoped packages accepted and default version behavior, slightly enhancing 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 clearly states the tool's purpose: a composite check for deciding whether to add an npm package, covering license, advisories, version history, and bundle size. It distinguishes itself by mentioning the integrated sources (deps.dev and bundlephobia) and explicitly contrasts with fallback for non-NPM 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?

Provides explicit use cases: 'when an agent asks is X safe / popular / small or what does adding lodash cost me.' Also specifies when not to use it (NPM only in v1, other ecosystems directed to deps.dev:version directly), giving clear 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
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but the ask_pipeworx family (including beta and grounded) and deep_research overlap in functionality, causing some ambiguity. The OONI tools are well-differentiated, and other tools are distinct.

Naming Consistency4/5

Naming predominantly follows a verb_noun pattern with underscores, but some tools like generate_llms_txt and pipeworx_feedback deviate slightly. Overall consistent with minor inconsistencies.

Tool Count4/5

35 tools is on the higher side but justified by the broad domain coverage (data lookup, censorship monitoring, prediction markets, memory, etc.). Each tool serves a specific purpose, making the count reasonable.

Completeness4/5

The tool surface covers core workflows comprehensively, including data retrieval, censorship analysis, prediction market evaluation, and memory management. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no subscription modification tool), but overall it's well-scoped.