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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.

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TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already establish read-only and idempotent hints, and the description adds valuable behavioral context: external service fan-out, graceful degradation of partial failures, potential 5-30s latency on first bundlephobia measurement, and the sources_failed field. 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?

The description is longer than average but every sentence is dense with information: composite nature, data sources, use cases, return fields, ecosystem limits, and failure behavior. The structure flows logically and earns its length.

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 explicitly enumerates the summary block fields, advisories, links, and alternative versions. It also accounts for partial failures and timing, making it complete for a complex tool with external dependencies.

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%, so the baseline is 3. The schema already documents both parameters well, and the description does not significantly add parameter-level meaning. It does clarify defaults and scoped package acceptance, but this is minimal added value beyond 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 states a specific composite check for npm packages, fanning out to deps.dev and bundlephobia with concrete data points. It clearly distinguishes itself from sibling tools (e.g., scan_competitor_ai_presence) by focusing on dependency health and adoption cost.

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: when an agent asks 'is X safe / popular / small' or 'what does adding lodash cost me'. Also provides an exclusion: NPM only, with alternative guidance that PyPI/Maven/etc. 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

A4.4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with detailed descriptions that explain when to use which. Overlapping tools like ask_pipeworx vs ask_pipeworx_grounded are explicitly differentiated by use case (casual vs high-stakes). The Polymarket tools are highly specialized and non-overlapping.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with descriptive terms (e.g., ask_pipeworx, resolve_entity, validate_claim). There is no mixing of camelCase or other conventions, making the names predictable and easy to parse.

Tool Count4/5

With 33 tools, the count is above the typical 3-15 range, but it is justified by the server's broad scope covering multiple domains (SEC, FDA, FRED, prediction markets, etc.) and includes meta-tools for discovery and monitoring. Each tool seems necessary for the overall functionality.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface covers a comprehensive range of operations: data querying, entity profiles, comparisons, monitoring, memory, search, and even feedback. It includes both general-purpose and specialized tools, leaving no obvious gaps for the stated purpose of authoritative data retrieval and analysis.