mcp-dotnet-diagnostics
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v1.0.0
- Disambiguation4/5
Tools are mostly distinct with clear purposes, but there is some overlap between list_counters, get_event_counters, and the specific tools like get_memory_stats. The descriptions provide guidance on when to use each, reducing ambiguity.
Naming Consistency5/5All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., get_process_info, list_counters). No mixing of conventions.
Tool Count5/57 tools is well-scoped for a diagnostics server. Each tool covers a distinct aspect (process info, environment, memory, threads, GC, counters), without being excessive or insufficient.
Completeness4/5The tool set covers key diagnostic areas (environment, memory, threads, GC, event counters). Minor gaps exist: no dedicated CPU or exception analysis tool, but they are included in the broad health overview.
Average 4.2/5 across 7 of 7 tools scored.
See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.
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How is the quality score calculated?
The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).
Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.
Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).
Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.
Tool Scores
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden for behavioral disclosure. It describes what data is returned but does not state whether the tool is read-only, if it has side effects, if it requires specific permissions, or if it might impact performance. The absence of these details limits transparency for an agent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise with three sentences: first defines the output, second gives use cases, third provides a prerequisite. It is front-loaded with the purpose and contains no unnecessary words, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description enumerates the return fields (allocated bytes, GC counts, LOH size, memory pressure) in the absence of an output schema, providing good context. It also includes a prerequisite and use cases. However, it could mention whether the tool works on remote processes or if sampling behavior (sampleSeconds) is non-blocking, but overall it is sufficiently complete for a diagnostic tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, and the schema already provides clear descriptions for both parameters (pid and sampleSeconds). The tool description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states what the tool does: returns .NET memory usage for a target process, listing specific metrics (allocated bytes, GC counts, LOH size, memory pressure). It uses a specific verb ('Returns') and resource ('memory usage'), and distinguishes from siblings like get_process_info and get_gc_events by focusing on memory stats.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly advises when to use this tool: investigating memory leaks, high memory usage, frequent GC pauses, or performance issues from GC pressure. It also provides a prerequisite: call get_process_info first to confirm reachability. It does not explicitly state when not to use or mention alternatives, but the context is clear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It states that the tool lists names and current values, implying a read operation, but does not disclose whether it has side effects, performance implications, or authorization requirements. More explicit behavioral info (e.g., 'This is a safe, read-only operation') would improve transparency.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise, consisting of two sentences with no redundant words. The key purpose is front-loaded, and every sentence adds value, making it highly efficient.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description explains the tool's purpose and provides a usage context. However, it lacks information about the output format (e.g., structure of returned data) and does not mention any limitations. Given there is no output schema, this missing detail affects completeness.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions (pid and sampleSeconds). The tool's description does not add any additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides, so it meets the baseline but does not exceed it.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb ('Lists') and resource ('EventCounter names and current values') and scope ('all available'). It clearly states the tool's function but does not differentiate itself from the sibling tool 'get_event_counters', which sounds similar, causing potential confusion.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides explicit context for when to use the tool: 'Use this to discover what metrics are available before calling get_memory_stats.' However, it does not mention when not to use it or provide alternatives for similar tasks, such as using get_event_counters instead.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description bears full burden. Describes returned fields (process name, uptime, runtime version, etc.) and implies a safe read operation, but does not explicitly state non-destructive behavior or potential side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two focused sentences: first states purpose and output, second provides usage guidance. Every word earns its place, no unnecessary detail.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description fully covers what the agent needs: what it returns, when to use it, and how it relates to siblings.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% for the single parameter (pid), with a clear description. The tool description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Clearly states the tool returns basic information about a .NET process by PID, with specific verb and resource. Differentiates from sibling tools like get_memory_stats and get_thread_stats by positioning it as the first step in investigation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly says 'Use this as the first step when investigating any .NET application', providing clear context for when to use. Implies alternatives (other diagnostics for deeper dives) but does not explicitly state when not to use.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It describes the return content but does not explicitly state the tool is non-destructive or read-only. It mentions 'single call' but lacks details on permissions, side effects, or error conditions. Adequate but not fully transparent.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two efficient sentences: first covers purpose and output, second gives usage guidance and alternatives. No filler or redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
No output schema, but description lists categories of metrics (CPU, memory, GC, threading, exceptions, JIT). It does not describe return structure or units, and lacks handling of edge cases (e.g., process not found). Still, for a broad overview tool with sibling tools for depth, it is reasonably complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for both parameters (pid and sampleSeconds). The description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond what the schema already provides, so baseline 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool returns all EventCounter metrics from a .NET process, listing specific categories (CPU, memory, GC, threading, exceptions, JIT). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools by positioning itself as a broad overview tool, with explicit follow-up recommendations.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines5/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly tells when to use: 'for a broad health overview when you don't know which specific area to investigate.' It also names alternatives for deeper analysis: 'follow up with get_memory_stats or get_thread_stats.'
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description covers what is returned but omits potential side effects or permissions. It is generally transparent for a read-only tool, though could note it is non-invasive.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two efficient sentences, front-loaded with the tool's action, then usage context. No unnecessary words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Lists categories of returned info and a prerequisite, compensating for no output schema. Adequate for agent decision-making.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% with a clear pid description. The description adds no further parameter details, meeting the baseline for high coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Returns runtime environment information for a target .NET process' with specific details (runtime version, OS, etc.), distinguishing it from siblings like get_process_info or get_memory_stats.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines5/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Provides explicit when-to-use scenarios ('investigating version mismatches, environment-specific bugs') and a prerequisite step ('Call get_process_info first to confirm the process is reachable'), offering clear guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It correctly implies this is a read-only diagnostic action by describing it as 'returns' events. However, it does not mention any potential permissions needed or whether the process must be running. Still, the safety profile is clear enough for typical use.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is very concise, using two sentences: the first to state the tool's purpose and output fields, and the second to provide usage guidance. Every word adds value, and the structure is immediately clear.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given that there is no output schema, the description compensates by listing the output fields (generation, duration, pause time, timestamp). It also covers common use cases and suggests a prerequisite tool. For a diagnostic tool with only two parameters, this is complete and well-rounded.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema covers all parameters (pid and sampleSeconds) with descriptions, achieving 100% coverage. The description merely restates the purpose without adding extra meaning beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate as the schema already does the heavy lifting.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states that the tool returns recent GC events for a .NET process and lists specific data fields (generation, duration, pause time, timestamp). It effectively distinguishes itself from siblings by implying it provides detailed event-level data, while other tools like get_memory_stats provide aggregate stats.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines5/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly tells when to use this tool (investigating spikes, pauses, memory growth) and what prerequisite calls to make (get_memory_stats first). It provides clear contextual guidance, making it easy for an agent to decide when to invoke it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations present, so description carries full burden. It explains that the tool samples counters over a period (sampleSeconds) and returns specific statistics. While it doesn't explicitly state read-only nature, the context implies no destructive side effects. A perfect score would require explicit safety guarantees.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three sentences with no wasted words. Front-loaded with the core functionality, then usage context, then a recommended order. Every sentence adds value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given two parameters, 100% schema coverage, no output schema, and moderate complexity, the description is complete: explains return values, use cases, and sequence with sibling tools.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for both pid and sampleSeconds. The description adds context around sampleSeconds ('how long to sample counters') but doesn't significantly expand beyond schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool returns .NET ThreadPool statistics (worker thread count, available threads, queue length, completed work items) for a target process. It distinguishes from siblings by specifying the exact metrics and linking to related tools like get_memory_stats.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines5/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Provides explicit when-to-use guidance: 'investigating slow response times, request timeouts, or deadlocks.' Also recommends calling get_memory_stats first, giving clear sequential usage instructions.
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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