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DDEV MCP Server

Overview

This project provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI assistants to interact with DDEV local development environments.

Features include:

  • 🗄️ Query databases directly - Execute SQL queries, inspect schemas, and analyze data in your DDEV MySQL/PostgreSQL databases

  • 🚀 Manage DDEV projects - Start, stop, restart projects and check their status

  • 🔧 Execute development commands - Run Composer, access logs, control Xdebug, and execute shell commands in containers

  • 🛡️ Maintain security - Whitelist-based protection ensures only safe operations are allowed by default

Use Cases:

  • Database Development: "Show me all users with pending orders" → LLM queries your local database directly

  • Debugging: "Check the error logs for the last hour" → LLM retrieves and analyzes DDEV service logs

  • Project Management: "Start my e-commerce project and check if the database is ready" → LLM manages your DDEV environment

  • Schema Analysis: "What's the relationship between users and orders tables?" → LLM inspects your actual database structure

  • Development Workflow: "Run the latest migrations and show me the updated schema" → LLM executes commands and verifies results

Related MCP server: Docker MCP Server

Features

Tools

Database Operations

  • ddev_db_backup - Create database snapshots

  • ddev_db_describe_table - Get table structure/schema (PostgreSQL \d or MySQL DESCRIBE)

  • ddev_db_list_backups - List available database backups

  • ddev_db_list_databases - List all databases (PostgreSQL \l or MySQL SHOW DATABASES)

  • ddev_db_list_tables - List all tables in the database (auto-detects database type)

  • ddev_db_query - Execute SQL queries with detailed error reporting (supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB)

  • ddev_db_restore - Restore from database snapshots

Project Management

  • ddev_list_projects - List all DDEV projects with status

  • ddev_project_status - Get current status and configuration of a DDEV project

  • ddev_start_project - Start a DDEV project

  • ddev_stop_project - Stop a DDEV project

  • ddev_restart_project - Restart a DDEV project

DDEV Service Operations

  • ddev_exec_command - Execute commands in DDEV web service

  • ddev_exec_service - Execute commands in specific DDEV services (web, db, redis, etc.)

  • ddev_ssh - SSH access and connection information

  • ddev_logs - Get service logs

Development Tools

  • ddev_composer_command - Run Composer commands

  • ddev_xdebug - Control Xdebug (on/off/toggle/status)

  • ddev_share - Share project via ngrok tunnel

  • ddev_mailpit - Access Mailpit for email testing

Database Management

  • ddev_export_db - Export database dumps

  • ddev_import_db - Import database dumps

🔒 Security Features:

  • Whitelist Security Model: Only explicitly allowed read-only operations are permitted (default deny)

  • Comprehensive Protection: Blocks hundreds of potentially dangerous operations by default

  • Write Protection: All data modification blocked by default unless --allow-write is used

  • Catastrophic Operation Blocking: DROP DATABASE, SHUTDOWN, file operations always blocked

  • Configuration Protection: Blocks SET, FLUSH, GRANT, and other config changes

Resources

  • ddev://current - Current project context and server configuration

  • ddev://config - Current project DDEV configuration

Security Features

🔒 Whitelist Security Model (Default Deny) The MCP server uses a comprehensive whitelist approach where only explicitly allowed read-only operations are permitted. Any query not matching the whitelist is automatically blocked.

✅ Allowed Operations (Whitelist)

  • SELECT - Data queries and joins

  • SHOW - Database/table inspection (TABLES, DATABASES, COLUMNS, etc.)

  • DESCRIBE / DESC - Table structure

  • EXPLAIN - Query execution plans

  • WITH ... SELECT - Common Table Expressions (read-only)

  • PostgreSQL meta-commands (\dt, \d, \l, etc.)

  • System catalog queries (INFORMATION_SCHEMA, pg_catalog)

🚫 Always Blocked (Even with --allow-write)

  • DROP DATABASE / DROP SCHEMA - Catastrophic deletions

  • SHUTDOWN, KILL - System control

  • File system access (LOAD_FILE, INTO OUTFILE)

  • Shell commands (\!, COPY ... FROM PROGRAM)

  • Other system-level operations

Enabling Write Operations

To enable write operations, use the --allow-write flag:

# Enable write operations
ddev-mcp --allow-write

# Enable write operations with single project mode
ddev-mcp --allow-write --single-project my-project

⚠️ Warning: Only enable write operations when necessary and ensure you trust the LLM application accessing the server.

Multi-Database Support

The MCP server automatically detects the database type from your DDEV configuration and uses the appropriate commands:

PostgreSQL Projects

  • Commands: psql, \dt, \d table_name, \l

  • Detected from: database.type: postgres in .ddev/config.yaml

MySQL/MariaDB Projects

  • Commands: mysql, SHOW TABLES, DESCRIBE table_name, SHOW DATABASES

  • Detected from: database.type: mysql or database.type: mariadb in .ddev/config.yaml

Automatic Detection

  • Reads .ddev/config.yaml to determine database type

  • Falls back to MySQL if no configuration found

  • Database type is shown in command output for clarity

Installation & Deployment

Download the NPM package from the latest release and install locally:

# Download the .tgz file from releases, then:
npm install -g ./ddev-mcp-0.8.0.tgz

# Verify installation
ddev-mcp --help

Option 2: NPM Installation (Currently Unavailable)

# NPM publishing is currently disabled
# Use Option 1 (GitHub Releases) instead
npm install -g ddev-mcp  # This will not work currently

# Or install directly from the downloaded package
tar -xzf ddev-mcp-1.0.0.tgz
cd package
npm install -g .

Option 3: Build from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/AkibaAT/ddev-mcp.git
cd ddev-mcp

# Install dependencies and build
npm install
npm run build

# Install globally (optional)
npm install -g .

Option 4: Quick Installation Script

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/AkibaAT/ddev-mcp.git
cd ddev-mcp
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh

This will:

  • ✅ Check system requirements (Node.js 20+, DDEV)

  • 📦 Install the server globally via npm

  • 📋 Provide MCP client configuration

MCP Client Configuration

Basic Configuration

Global Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddev": {
      "command": "ddev-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Local Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddev": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/ddev-mcp/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Advanced Configuration with Single Project Mode

⚠️ Important: When you configure single project mode, the MCP server becomes limited to that single project only. All tools will automatically target the configured project, project selection parameters (project_name) will be hidden from the interface, and the ddev_list_projects command will be disabled for security reasons (to prevent information disclosure about other projects on the system).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddev": {
      "command": "ddev-mcp",
      "args": ["--single-project", "project-id"]
    }
  }
}

Use Case: Perfect when working on a single project and you want a clean, dedicated interface without repetitive project parameters.

Enable Write Operations (Use with Caution)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddev-write": {
      "command": "ddev-mcp",
      "args": ["--allow-write", "--single-project", "development-site"]
    }
  }
}

Multi-Project Mode (Flexible for multiple projects)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddev": {
      "command": "ddev-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Use Case: When working with multiple DDEV projects, you can specify project_name or project_path for each command. All tools will show project selection parameters.

Multiple Dedicated Servers (Different projects and security levels)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ddev-production": {
      "command": "ddev-mcp",
      "args": ["--single-project", "main-site"]
    },
    "ddev-development": {
      "command": "ddev-mcp",
      "args": ["--allow-write", "--single-project", "dev-site"]
    }
  }
}

Use Case: Separate MCP servers for different projects with different security levels (e.g., read-only for production, write-enabled for development).

Configuration Summary

Mode

Configuration

Project Parameters

ddev_list_projects

Use Case

Single Project

--single-project name

Hidden (automatic)

Disabled (security)

Dedicated development on one project

Multi-Project

No default args

Visible (required)

Available

Working across multiple projects

Multiple Servers

Multiple servers with different single projects

Hidden per server

Disabled per server

Different projects with different access levels

Configuration File Locations

Configuration file locations depend on your MCP client. Common examples:

  • Generic MCP Client: ~/.config/mcp/config.json

  • Application-specific: Check your MCP client documentation for the correct path

Project Context Features

🎯 Intelligent Project Context When you configure single project mode, the MCP server provides rich contextual information to LLMs through the ddev://current resource.

Current Project Information

The ddev://current resource provides real-time:

  • Project Details: Name, status, database type, URL

  • Server Configuration: Security mode, default settings

  • Dynamic Status: Current project state (updated when accessed)

Example Response:

{
  "project": {
    "name": "project-id",
    "status": "running", 
    "dbType": "postgres",
    "url": "https://project-id.ddev.site",
    "description": "DDEV project 'project-id' (running) using postgres database"
  },
  "serverConfig": {
    "securityMode": "read-only",
    "allowWriteOperations": false
  }
}

Usage Examples

Project Targeting Options

The MCP server supports different project targeting modes depending on your configuration:

Single Project Mode (Single Project Configured)

// Clean interface - no project parameters needed or visible
{
  "name": "ddev_db_query",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM games;"
  }
}

All commands automatically target the configured single project.

Multi-Project Mode (No Single Project Restriction)

// Use Project Name
{
  "name": "ddev_db_query",
  "arguments": {
    "project_name": "project-id",
    "query": "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users;"
  }
}
// Start a specific project
{
  "name": "ddev_start_project", 
  "arguments": {
    "project_name": "my-site"
  }
}

Project parameters are visible and required for targeting specific projects.

Project Resolution (Multi-Project Mode Only)

When no single project restriction is configured, the server resolves projects in this order:

  1. Explicit project_name - Uses the specified DDEV project name

  2. Current directory - Fallback if no project name provided

Note: In single project mode, all commands automatically use the configured project.

Testing & Debugging

Test with MCP Inspector

# Global installation
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector ddev-mcp

# Local installation
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js

# Development mode
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node --loader ts-node/esm index.ts

Verify Installation

# Check if globally installed
which ddev-mcp

# Test DDEV integration
ddev list --json-output

Requirements

  • Node.js 20+

  • DDEV installed and accessible via PATH

  • DDEV projects configured

Development

Building and Running

npm run dev         # Run with ts-node
npm run build       # Build TypeScript
npm run start       # Run built version

Code Quality

npm run lint        # Run ESLint
npm run lint:fix    # Fix auto-fixable ESLint issues
npm run lint:check  # Run ESLint with strict checking (CI)

Testing

npm run test        # Run tests
npm run test:watch  # Run tests in watch mode
npm run test:ci     # Run tests for CI (with coverage)

Available Tools

5 tools
ddev_composer_commandC

Run a Composer command in the DDEV project

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
commandYesComposer command to run
project_nameNoName of the DDEV project

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure but provides minimal information. It mentions running a command but doesn't disclose execution context (e.g., where it runs, permissions needed), potential side effects (e.g., package installation/modification), error handling, or output characteristics. For a command execution tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.

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 a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a simple command execution tool and front-loads the essential information. Every word earns its place with zero waste.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the complexity of command execution tools and the absence of both annotations and output schema, the description is insufficiently complete. It doesn't explain what happens when the command runs (e.g., execution environment, output format, error conditions), nor does it address common use cases or limitations. For a tool that could have significant behavioral implications, more context is needed.

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 the schema already documents both parameters ('command' and 'project_name') with their types and descriptions. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides—it doesn't clarify command syntax examples, project_name defaults, or parameter interactions. The baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Run') and target ('a Composer command in the DDEV project'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'ddev_exec_command' which might also run commands, leaving some ambiguity about when to use this specific Composer-focused tool versus general command execution.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There's no mention of when to choose this Composer-specific tool over 'ddev_exec_command' for general commands, or whether it should be used instead of direct Composer execution outside DDEV. No prerequisites, exclusions, or contextual boundaries are specified.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

ddev_db_queryC

Execute a SQL query on the DDEV database

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesSQL query to execute
databaseNoDatabase name (optional)
project_nameNoName of the DDEV project

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure but provides minimal information. It states the action ('Execute a SQL query') which implies both read and write operations are possible, but doesn't disclose any behavioral traits like permissions needed, whether queries can be destructive, transaction handling, error behavior, or result format. For a database query tool with zero annotation coverage, this is inadequate.

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 extremely concise with just one sentence that directly states the tool's purpose. There's zero wasted language or unnecessary elaboration. It's appropriately sized for what it communicates and is front-loaded with the essential information.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a database query tool with 3 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is insufficiently complete. It doesn't address important contextual information like what types of SQL queries are supported, whether it's read-only or can modify data, what authentication is required, how results are returned, or error handling. The description provides only the most basic functional statement without the necessary context for safe and effective use.

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 the schema already documents all three parameters (query, database, project_name) with their descriptions. The tool description doesn't add any meaningful parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema - it mentions 'SQL query' which is already covered by the schema's description of the 'query' parameter. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Execute a SQL query') and target resource ('on the DDEV database'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't distinguish this tool from potential database-related siblings (none are listed among the provided sibling tools, but the description doesn't address this).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There's no mention of when this tool is appropriate, what prerequisites might exist, or how it differs from other database interaction methods. The sibling tools are all DDEV-related but serve different purposes, yet the description doesn't help the agent understand this distinction.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

ddev_exec_commandC

Execute a command inside the DDEV web service

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
commandYesCommand to execute in the web service
project_nameNoName of the DDEV project

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the basic action but doesn't cover important aspects like whether this requires specific permissions, if it's destructive, what happens on failure, rate limits, or output format. For a command execution tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps.

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 a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded with the essential information.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a command execution tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what kind of commands are appropriate, what environment they run in, what permissions are needed, or what the response looks like. Given the complexity of command execution and lack of structured data, more guidance is needed.

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 the schema already documents both parameters adequately. The description doesn't add any meaningful parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema - it mentions executing a command but doesn't clarify syntax, shell environment, or project context beyond what the parameter descriptions provide.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('execute a command') and target ('inside the DDEV web service'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like ddev_composer_command or ddev_db_query, which also execute commands in related contexts.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention when to choose ddev_exec_command over ddev_composer_command or ddev_db_query, nor does it specify prerequisites or appropriate contexts for execution.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

ddev_list_projectsB

List all DDEV projects with their status and information

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states this is a listing operation but doesn't describe whether it requires authentication, what format the output takes, whether it's paginated, if there are rate limits, or what happens with no projects. For a tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.

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 a single, efficient sentence that states exactly what the tool does with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a simple listing tool and front-loads the core functionality. Every word earns its place.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description is minimally adequate. It states what the tool does but lacks important context about output format, authentication needs, or error conditions. For a listing tool with no structured metadata, the description should provide more behavioral context to be truly complete.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool has zero parameters, and schema description coverage is 100% (empty schema is fully described). The description appropriately doesn't discuss parameters since none exist. Baseline for zero parameters with full schema coverage is 4, as the description correctly focuses on the tool's purpose rather than nonexistent parameters.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb ('List') and resource ('DDEV projects') with specific scope ('all'), and mentions what information is returned ('status and information'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'ddev_project_status' which likely checks a single project, but doesn't explicitly contrast with other listing/searching tools that might exist.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'ddev_project_status' or 'dsearch' tools. It doesn't mention prerequisites, timing considerations, or any explicit 'when-not-to-use' scenarios. The agent must infer usage from the tool name alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

ddev_project_statusC

Get the current status and configuration of a DDEV project

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
project_nameNoName of the DDEV project

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool retrieves status and configuration, implying a read-only operation, but doesn't clarify aspects like whether it requires specific permissions, what format the output returns, if there are rate limits, or how it handles errors. This leaves significant gaps in understanding the tool's behavior beyond its basic purpose.

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 a single, well-structured sentence that efficiently conveys the core purpose without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the key action ('Get') and resource, making it easy to parse. Every part of the sentence earns its place by specifying what is retrieved (status and configuration) and for what (a DDEV project).

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the tool's moderate complexity (a status check with one parameter) and the absence of both annotations and an output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'status and configuration' entails, the format of the return value, or any behavioral nuances. For a tool with no structured metadata, more descriptive detail is needed to fully guide an AI agent.

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?

The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the single parameter 'project_name' clearly documented. The description doesn't add any additional semantic context beyond what the schema provides, such as examples of project names or constraints. Since the schema does the heavy lifting, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate, though no extra value is added.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('current status and configuration of a DDEV project'), making it immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'ddev_list_projects' (which lists projects) or 'ddev_exec_command' (which executes commands), leaving some ambiguity about when to choose this specific status tool over alternatives.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus its siblings. It doesn't mention alternatives like 'ddev_list_projects' for listing projects or 'ddev_exec_command' for executing commands, nor does it specify prerequisites or contextual cues for selecting this status-checking tool over others in the DDEV toolset.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity: composer commands, database queries, command execution, project listing, and project status retrieval. The descriptions specify different targets (Composer, database, web service, projects) and actions (run, execute, list, get), making misselection unlikely.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent 'ddev_' prefix with a descriptive verb_noun pattern (e.g., ddev_composer_command, ddev_db_query). This predictable naming scheme enhances readability and agent usability without any deviations or mixed conventions.

Tool Count5/5

With 5 tools, the server is well-scoped for managing DDEV projects, covering key operations like project listing, status checks, and command execution. Each tool earns its place by addressing distinct aspects of DDEV management without being overly sparse or bloated.

Completeness4/5

The tool set provides solid coverage for core DDEV workflows, including project discovery, status monitoring, and execution of commands. A minor gap exists in lifecycle management (e.g., starting/stopping projects or creating new ones), but agents can likely work around this using existing tools like ddev_exec_command.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessSyncing

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