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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?

Provides behavioral details beyond annotations, such as graceful partial degradation, bundlephobia first measurement latency, and the `sources_failed` key. No contradiction with readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, 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?

Single dense paragraph that front-loads the main purpose and breaks down return data. Could benefit from structural elements like bullet points, but still efficient with no wasted words.

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?

Fully describes what the tool returns (summary block, per-advisory detail, links, alternative versions), ecosystem limitation, and partial failure behavior. No output schema needed as description covers it adequately.

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 description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description does not add new meaning beyond the schema descriptions for 'package' and 'version', though it reinforces the default version behavior.

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 the tool performs a composite check for npm packages, covering licenses, advisories, and bundle size. Distinguishes from siblings by specifying NPM ecosystem only and directing other ecosystems to an alternative.

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 ('is X safe / popular / small', 'what does adding lodash cost me') and when not to use (other ecosystems). Also mentions partial failures and latency for first measurement.

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

Several tools have genuinely unclear boundaries: ask_pipeworx and ask_pipeworx_beta are currently identical in behavior, and the polymarket_edges / polymarket_arbitrage / polymarket_kalshi_spread trio all scan for mispricings with overlapping descriptions. The rich usage notes help, but they cannot fully rescue a set where two tools literally do the same thing right now.

Naming Consistency3/5

The majority of tools use readable snake_case, but conventions are mixed: verb-first names (get_index_data, resolve_entity, validate_claim) sit alongside noun-first names (catalog_browse, index_catalog, entity_profile, bet_research), standalone verbs (remember, forget, subscribe), and adjective-led names (recent_alerts, deep_research). The pattern is predictable within clusters but not uniform across the set.

Tool Count2/5

35 tools is well above the comfortable range, and the set spans many unrelated domains—CBS Israel statistics, Pipeworx data routing, Polymarket betting, memory, subscriptions, npm dependency scanning, and AI visibility checks. Even if each tool has a purpose, the surface is bloated and poorly scoped for a server named 'Cbs Il'.

Completeness4/5

For a general data-access gateway, the set covers the major workflows: routing questions, grounded verification, deep multi-source research, entity profiles, comparisons, subscriptions, memory, and tool discovery. Minor gaps exist, such as no direct raw-record fetch without routing and no keyword search over the CBS catalog, but agents can work around these.