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Scan Dependency

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 provide readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds significant behavioral context: partial failures degrade gracefully, bundlephobia first measurement can take 5-30s, and sources_failed will list timeouts while the rest still returns. No contradictions.

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 five sentences but each carries unique, necessary information: purpose, use cases, return fields, scope, and failure behavior. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and avoids waste.

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?

With no output schema, the description compensates by listing the exact return fields (is_latest, license, bundle_kb_min, etc.) and explaining failure handling and latency. It is complete for a multi-source tool.

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 coverage is 100%, with both parameters (package, version) fully described. The description adds no parameter details beyond the schema; the version default is already in the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 defines the tool as a composite npm package viability check, fanning out to deps.dev and bundlephobia. It lists specific data points (license, advisories, version history, bundle size, ESM/tree-shake) and distinguishes from non-npm ecosystems via 'deps.dev:version'.

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 use cases: "whenever an agent asks 'is X safe / popular / small' or 'what does adding lodash cost me'." It also provides exclusions and alternatives: "NPM ecosystem only in v1; PyPI / Maven / Cargo / Go fall under deps.dev:version directly."

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

A3.9/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Multiple tools are near-duplicates: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded share nearly identical routing, with beta explicitly described as currently identical to stable. The six Polymarket-related tools also form a dense cluster with subtle boundaries, and discover_tools/suggest_questions overlap in onboarding purpose.

Naming Consistency4/5

Most tools follow a clear snake_case verb_noun pattern (check_password, resolve_entity, compare_entities, list_subscriptions), and family prefixes like ask_pipeworx_* and polymarket_* are applied consistently. Minor deviations exist (ai_visibility_check, pipeworx_trending), but the overall convention is predictable.

Tool Count2/5

32 tools is well past the 25+ threshold and the set feels bloated: several ask_pipeworx variants and Polymarket scanning tools could be consolidated, and unrelated utilities (check_password, scan_dependency, generate_llms_txt) are mixed into what is otherwise a data-research platform. The broad scope does not justify this many top-level entry points.

Completeness4/5

The main data-research workflow is well covered: routing, grounded verification, deep research, entity resolution/profiles, comparisons, recent changes, discovery, and feedback are all present. Memory and subscription lifecycles are also complete; minor gaps remain such as the lone password tool lacking generation or breach-checking companions, and no direct raw-fetch tool, but these are workable.