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Kegg

by io.github.pipeworx-io

Get Entry

get_entry
Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch a full KEGG flat-file entry by ID and return it as parsed fields plus raw text. IDs look like "C00031" (compound), "hsa00010" (pathway), "D00009" (drug), "K00844" (KO/ortholog), or "ec:1.1.1.1" (enzyme). Parsed fields include ENTRY, NAME, FORMULA, CLASS, PATHWAY, DESCRIPTION, cross-references, and more. Use find first to discover IDs. Keyless.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesA KEGG entry ID, e.g. "C00031", "hsa00010", "D00009", "K00844", "ec:1.1.1.1".

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "id": "C00031"
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "hsa00010"
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "D00009"
+  }
+]
  2. First observed

TDQS

A5/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint. Description adds keyless authentication requirement and specifies the return format (parsed fields plus raw text), which are behavioral traits beyond annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three sentences with zero waste: first states purpose, second provides examples, third gives usage guidance. Information is front-loaded and well-organized.

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?

For a single-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, parameter examples, return value overview, and usage prerequisite, making it fully informative.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% but description adds valuable examples of ID formats and instructs to use find first, enriching the meaning beyond the schema's description.

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 verb (fetch), resource (KEGG flat-file entry), and scope (by ID). Distinguishes from sibling 'find' by advising to use find first to discover IDs.

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 advises 'Use find first to discover IDs' as a prerequisite, providing clear when-to-use guidance. Implicitly defines when not to use (without a known ID).

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

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

The three ask_pipeworx variants heavily overlap, with ask_pipeworx_beta currently matching ask_pipeworx exactly, and the six polymarket_* tools have blurry boundaries between scanning, arbitrage, and fill-risk analysis. The many non-KEGG research tools also make it easy to confuse unrelated purposes with the server's nominal bioinformatics focus.

Naming Consistency3/5

All names use snake_case, but the conventions vary widely: single verbs (find, remember, subscribe), verb_noun pairs (get_entry, resolve_entity), noun phrases (entity_profile, bet_research), and vendor prefixes (pipeworx_*, polymarket_*). It is readable but not a consistent, predictable pattern.

Tool Count1/5

34 tools is far beyond the well-scoped range, and the server is named 'Kegg' while only 3 of the 34 tools actually relate to KEGG bioinformatics. The rest belong to an unrelated Pipeworx data-research and prediction-market platform, an extreme mismatch between name, purpose, and tool count.

Completeness2/5

For a KEGG server, the surface is severely incomplete: only find, get_entry, and list_database exist, with no batch retrieval, cross-database queries, or pathway-organism mapping. The broader Pipeworx toolset is rich for data research but entirely disconnected from the server's stated purpose, leaving the actual domain under-covered.

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