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Rcsb Pdb

by io.github.pipeworx-io

Recall

recall
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a value previously saved via remember, or list all saved keys (omit the key argument). Use to look up context the agent stored earlier — the user's target ticker, an address, prior research notes — without re-deriving it from scratch. Scoped to your identifier (anonymous IP, BYO key hash, or account ID). Pair with remember to save, forget to delete.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyNoMemory key to retrieve (omit to list all keys)

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true. The description adds behavioral context beyond annotations: scoping to identifier type and the 'omit key to list all' behavior. No contradiction with 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, front-loaded with the core action. Each sentence contributes meaningful context (function, usage, scoping) without redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a low-complexity tool with one optional parameter and read-only annotations, the description covers function, usage, scope, and sibling relationships. It does not mention edge cases like missing keys, but the simple nature makes this adequate.

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% for the single optional key parameter, and the schema description already includes 'omit to list all keys'. The description adds examples of key content but does not significantly go beyond 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 explicitly states 'Retrieve a value previously saved via remember, or list all saved keys (omit the key argument)' with a specific verb and resource. It also distinguishes from sibling tools by referencing remember and forget.

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?

It gives clear when-to-use guidance: 'Use to look up context the agent stored earlier... without re-deriving it from scratch' and points to alternatives (remember/forget) via pairing. This provides explicit context and exclusions.

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

ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are nearly identical in purpose, and structure/summary both fetch PDB entries. The server name 'Rcsb Pdb' doesn't match most tools, which are Pipeworx data tools, compounding ambiguity.

Naming Consistency3/5

Mostly snake_case verb_noun, but verbs are inconsistent (ask, discover, generate, list, recall) and some names are noun phrases (entity_profile, polymarket_edges). No clear pattern unifies the set.

Tool Count2/5

37 tools is excessive for a server ostensibly about RCSB PDB; only 6 tools relate to PDB while 31 serve unrelated Pipeworx functionality. The count feels like a bundled grab-bag rather than a focused toolset.

Completeness3/5

The PDB-specific tools cover the core operations (search, fetch, assembly, ligand, polymer entity), so the structural biology surface is mostly complete. However, the server's overall purpose is muddled, and the Pipeworx tools are a separate domain that happens to be bundled in, making it unclear what 'completeness' even means for this server.

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