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TDQS

A3.9/5.0

Scored across 6 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: command_run executes, command_search discovers, context provides domain orientation, search handles full-text queries, sql handles structured analysis, and workflow_submit handles multi-step execution. Even where tools touch similar data, their boundaries are explicit.

Naming Consistency3/5

The naming is readable and all lowercase snake_case, but it mixes conventions: command_run and command_search use a command_ prefix, workflow_submit follows verb_noun, while context, search, and sql are bare names. This makes the overall pattern somewhat unpredictable despite being understandable.

Tool Count5/5

Six tools is a well-scoped set for this server's combined data-query and command-orchestration purpose. Each tool contributes a distinct capability without redundancy or bloat.

Completeness4/5

The set covers context discovery, search, SQL analysis, command discovery/execution, and workflow submission, which forms a coherent surface. The main gap is that sync is referenced as a prerequisite but no sync or refresh tool is exposed, leaving that operation external to the server.

Maintenance

ActivityActive
ResponsivenessWithin a week