Longman Dictionary MCP Server
Ldoce MCP 服务器
这是一个用 Node.js 和 TypeScript 构建的 MCP 服务器,它使用给定单词的朗文词典页面,并以标准化 JSON 格式返回提取的数据,供 AI 代理使用。
描述
服务器连接到 URL https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/<word> ,提取介绍、相关主题、条目(动词和名词)、语料库示例和来源等信息,并以 JSON 对象的形式返回这些数据。该项目遵循模型上下文协议(MCP)标准,并使用 Axios 和 Cheerio 包进行 HTTP 请求和 HTML 解析。
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资源
从朗文词典中提取信息:
简介和相关主题
包含发音、含义、示例等详细信息的条目。
语料库示例
这个词的起源
它使用 MCP SDK 来公开一个可以集成到 MCP 客户端(例如 Claude Desktop)的工具。
先决条件
Node.js(版本 16 或更高版本)
npm
Git
安装
通过 Smithery 安装
要通过Smithery自动为 Claude Desktop 安装 Ldoce Server:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @edgardamasceno-dev/ldoce-mcp-server --client claude手动安装
克隆存储库:
git clone https://github.com/seuusuario/ldoce-mcp-server.git cd ldoce-mcp-server
Available Tools
1 toolget_dictionary_entryC
Busca o HTML do Longman para uma palavra e retorna JSON parseado (dictionaryEntries, simpleForm, continuousForm)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| word | Yes | A palavra a ser consultada (ex: rot) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions the tool fetches and parses HTML into JSON, but doesn't cover critical aspects like error handling, rate limits, authentication needs, or what happens if the word isn't found. For a tool with no 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the key action and output. It avoids unnecessary words and gets straight to the point. However, it could be slightly more structured by separating the input and output aspects for clarity.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (fetching and parsing HTML), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It covers the basic purpose and output format but lacks details on behavior, error cases, or return structure. It meets the minimum viable threshold but has clear gaps in context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the 'word' parameter clearly documented. The description doesn't add any parameter details beyond what the schema provides (e.g., it doesn't specify format constraints or examples). With high schema coverage, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate, as the description doesn't compensate but doesn't need to.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: it searches for a word's Longman HTML and returns parsed JSON with specific fields (dictionaryEntries, simpleForm, continuousForm). It uses specific verbs ('Busca', 'retorna') and identifies the resource (Longman HTML for a word). However, with no sibling tools mentioned, there's no opportunity to distinguish from alternatives, preventing a perfect score.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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, prerequisites, or exclusions. It only describes what the tool does, without context for its application. Since no sibling tools are listed, this isn't a major gap, but it still lacks any usage instructions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
1 tool update
v1.0.0- First observed
get_dictionary_entry
TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity or overlap between tools. The tool's purpose is clearly defined as fetching and parsing dictionary entries from Longman.
Since there is only a single tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect. The tool name 'get_dictionary_entry' follows a clear verb_noun pattern, which would be consistent if more tools were added.
A single tool is too few for a dictionary server, as it lacks basic operations like searching for words, handling synonyms/antonyms, or managing user history. This minimal scope limits functionality and feels incomplete for the domain.
The tool surface is severely incomplete for a dictionary server. While it provides entry retrieval, it misses essential features such as word search, phonetic lookups, example sentences, or related terms, which are standard in dictionary applications.
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