DynamoDB Read-Only MCP
DynamoDB schreibgeschütztes MCP
Ein Server, der das Model Context Protocol (MCP) zur Abfrage von AWS DynamoDB-Datenbanken nutzt. Dieser Server ermöglicht LLMs wie Claude die Abfrage von DynamoDB-Daten über natürlichsprachliche Anfragen.
Merkmale
Dieser MCP-Server bietet die folgenden Funktionen:
Tools zur Tabellenverwaltung :
list-tables: Eine Liste aller DynamoDB-Tabellen anzeigendescribe-table: Detaillierte Informationen zu einer bestimmten Tabelle anzeigen
Datenabfragetools :
scan-table: Scannen Sie alle oder einen Teil der Daten einer Tabellequery-table: Suche nach Daten, die bestimmten Bedingungen in einer Tabelle entsprechenpaginate-query-table: Daten über mehrere Seiten abrufen, die bestimmten Bedingungen entsprechenget-item: Ruft ein Element mit einem bestimmten Schlüssel abcount-items: Berechnen Sie die Anzahl der Elemente in einer Tabelle
Ressourcen :
dynamodb-tables-info: Eine Ressource, die Metadaten für alle Tabellen bereitstelltdynamodb-table-schema: Eine Ressource, die Schemainformationen für eine bestimmte Tabelle bereitstellt
Eingabeaufforderungen :
dynamodb-query-help: Eine Hilfeaufforderung zum Schreiben von DynamoDB-Abfragen
Related MCP server: Azure Cosmos DB MCP Server
Installation und Ausführung
Sie können es ohne Installation ausführen, indem Sie die unten stehende Methode Run with NPX verwenden.
Installation über Smithery
So installieren Sie den DynamoDB Read-Only Server für Claude Desktop automatisch über Smithery :
npx -y @smithery/cli install @jjikky/dynamo-readonly-mcp --client claudeInstallation
Klonen Sie das Repository:
git clone https://github.com/jjikky/dynamo-readonly-mcp.git cd dynamo-readonly-mcpInstallieren Sie die erforderlichen Pakete:
npm installErstellen Sie eine
.envDatei und richten Sie Ihre AWS-Anmeldeinformationen ein:AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_access_key AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_secret_key AWS_REGION=your_region
Erstellen und Ausführen
npm run build
npm startVerbinden Sie sich mit Claude Desktop
Um diesen MCP-Server mit Claude Desktop zu verwenden, müssen Sie die Claude Desktop-Konfigurationsdatei ändern.
Öffnen Sie die Claude Desktop-Konfigurationsdatei:
macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonWindows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Fügen Sie die Serverkonfiguration wie folgt hinzu:
{ "mcpServers": { "dynamodb-readonly": { "command": "node", "args": ["/absolute-path/dynamo-readonly-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your_access_key", "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "your_secret_key", "AWS_REGION": "your_region" } } } }Starten Sie Claude Desktop neu.
Ausführen mit NPX
Sie können diesen Server auch ohne globale Installation mit npx ausführen:
{
"mcpServers": {
"dynamodb-readonly": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "dynamo-readonly-mcp"],
"env": {
"AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your_access_key",
"AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "your_secret_key",
"AWS_REGION": "your_region"
}
}
}
}Anwendungsbeispiele
Sie können Claude Fragen stellen wie:
„Können Sie mir sagen, welche Tabellen in DynamoDB sind?“
„Erklären Sie die Struktur der Benutzertabelle“
„Suchen Sie in der Tabelle ‚Benutzer‘ die Anzahl der Benutzer, deren Gruppen-ID ‚0lxp4paxk7‘ ist.“
Architektur
Dieser MCP-Server besteht aus der folgenden Schichtenstruktur:
Client-Schnittstelle (Claude Desktop) - Interaktion zwischen Benutzer und LLM
MCP-Protokollschicht - Bietet eine standardisierte Methode zum Nachrichtenaustausch
DynamoDB-Server – Implementiert Funktionen, die mit DynamoDB interagieren
AWS SDK – Kommuniziert mit dem AWS DynamoDB-Dienst
Wichtige Betriebsmechanismen
1. Initialisierung und Verbindung
Wenn der Server startet, läuft der folgende Prozess ab:
async function main() {
const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
await server.connect(transport);
console.error('DynamoDB read-only MCP server is running...');
}StdioServerTransportrichtet einen Kommunikationskanal über die Standardeingabe/-ausgabe ein.server.connect(transport)stellt über das MCP-Protokoll eine Verbindung zu Claude Desktop her.Während der Verbindung sendet der Server Informationen zu unterstützten Tools, Ressourcen und Eingabeaufforderungen an den Client.
2. Bearbeitung von Werkzeuganfragen
Wenn ein Benutzer Claude etwas fragt wie „Zeigen Sie mir die Liste der DynamoDB-Tabellen“:
Claude analysiert diese Anfrage und ruft das
list-tables-Tool auf.Diese Anfrage wird über das MCP-Protokoll an den Server gesendet.
Der Server führt den entsprechenden Tool-Handler aus:
server.tool('list-tables', 'Gets a list of all DynamoDB tables', {}, async () => {
try {
const tables = await listTables();
return {
content: [{ type: 'text', text: JSON.stringify(tables, null, 2) }],
};
} catch (error) {
return { isError: true, content: [{ type: 'text', text: `Error: ${error.message}` }] };
}
});Das Ergebnis wird über das MCP-Protokoll an Claude zurückgegeben.
Claude verarbeitet dieses Ergebnis in natürlicher Sprache und präsentiert es dem Benutzer.
3. Spezifische Parameterbehandlung
Wenn ein Benutzer anfordert: „Sagen Sie mir die Struktur der Benutzertabelle“:
Claude legt fest, dass für diese Anfrage das Tool
describe-tableverwendet werden soll.Claude konfiguriert den Parameter als
{ tableName: "Users" }.Diese Informationen werden an den MCP-Server gesendet:
server.tool(
'describe-table',
'Gets detailed information about a DynamoDB table',
{
tableName: z.string().describe('Name of the table to get detailed information for'),
},
async ({ tableName }) => {
// Query table information using the tableName parameter
const tableInfo = await describeTable(tableName);
// Return results
}
);Hier verwendet z.string() die Zod-Bibliothek zur Validierung von Parametern.
4. Ressourcenverwaltung
Ressourcen sind eine weitere MCP-Funktion, die schreibgeschützte Daten bereitstellt:
server.resource('dynamodb-tables-info', 'DynamoDB table information', async () => {
// Create and return resource data
const tables = await listTables();
const tablesInfo = await Promise.all(/* Query table information */);
return {
contents: [
{
uri: 'dynamodb://tables-info',
text: JSON.stringify(tablesInfo, null, 2),
mimeType: 'application/json',
},
],
};
});Claude greift auf Ressourcen zu und verwendet sie als Kontextinformationen.
5. Schnelle Bearbeitung
Der MCP-Server kann Eingabeaufforderungsvorlagen für bestimmte Aufgaben bereitstellen:
server.prompt(
'dynamodb-query-help',
'A prompt that helps write DynamoDB queries',
{
tableName: z.string().describe('Table name to query'),
queryType: z.enum(['basic', 'advanced']).default('basic'),
},
async ({ tableName, queryType }) => {
// Generate prompt content
return {
messages: [
{
role: 'user',
content: { type: 'text', text: helpContent },
},
],
};
}
);Diese Eingabeaufforderung wird verwendet, wenn ein Benutzer anfordert: „Zeigen Sie mir, wie ich Abfragen für die Benutzertabelle schreibe.“
Datenflusszusammenfassung
Der Benutzer stellt eine Anfrage an Claude in natürlicher Sprache
Claude analysiert die Anfrage und wählt das entsprechende MCP-Tool/die entsprechende Ressource/Eingabeaufforderung aus
Der MCP-Client sendet die Anfrage in einem standardisierten Format an den Server
Der Server verarbeitet die Anfrage und ruft die AWS DynamoDB-API auf
DynamoDB gibt Ergebnisse zurück
Der Server konvertiert die Ergebnisse in das MCP-Format und sendet sie an den Client
Claude verarbeitet die Ergebnisse in natürlicher Sprache und präsentiert sie dem Benutzer
Lizenz
Dieses Projekt ist unter der MIT-Lizenz lizenziert – Einzelheiten finden Sie in der Datei LICENSE.
Available Tools
7 toolscount-itemsB
Count items in a DynamoDB table
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| expressionAttributeValues | No | Filter expression attribute values (optional) | |
| filterExpression | No | Filter expression (optional) | |
| tableName | Yes | Table name |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states what the tool does but doesn't mention performance characteristics (e.g., whether it's optimized for counting vs. full scans), error handling, or any constraints like rate limits or permissions required for DynamoDB operations.
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, clear sentence with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded with the essential information, making it highly efficient.
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?
For a tool with 3 parameters, 100% schema coverage, and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It states the core purpose but lacks context about when to use it versus siblings, behavioral details, or output format, leaving gaps in completeness.
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?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional meaning about parameters beyond implying filtering is possible, which is already covered in the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.
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 action ('Count') and resource ('items in a DynamoDB table'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'scan-table' or 'query-table' which might also return counts, so it misses the top 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. With siblings like 'scan-table' and 'query-table' that might offer similar functionality, there's no indication of when this specific counting tool is preferred or what its limitations are.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
describe-tableC
Get detailed information about a DynamoDB table
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tableName | Yes | Name of the table to get details for |
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 states the action ('Get detailed information') but doesn't reveal critical traits like whether this is a read-only operation, potential rate limits, authentication requirements, error conditions, or what 'detailed information' includes (e.g., schema, throughput, status). This leaves significant gaps for safe and effective tool invocation.
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 directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a simple tool and front-loaded with the core action, making it easy to parse quickly.
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 complexity of DynamoDB operations and the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'detailed information' entails (e.g., table properties, metrics), potential side effects, or error handling. For a tool interacting with a database system, more context is needed to ensure reliable use, especially with multiple sibling tools available.
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 single parameter 'tableName' clearly documented as 'Name of the table to get details for'. The description doesn't add any semantic context beyond this, such as format constraints or examples. Since the schema does the heavy lifting, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate, though no extra value is provided.
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 verb ('Get') and resource ('detailed information about a DynamoDB table'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from siblings like 'list-tables' (which lists table names) or 'get-item' (which retrieves specific items), leaving some ambiguity about what 'detailed information' specifically entails compared to other table-related tools.
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. It doesn't mention scenarios like needing metadata vs. data retrieval, or how it differs from siblings such as 'list-tables' for table enumeration or 'get-item' for item-level details. Without such context, an agent might struggle to choose appropriately among the six sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get-itemC
Get an item from a DynamoDB table based on a specific key
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | Item key (JSON format) | |
| tableName | Yes | Table name |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral context. It states the action but doesn't disclose permissions needed, error conditions, rate limits, or what happens if the key doesn't exist. For a database read operation, this leaves significant gaps in understanding its behavior.
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 with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded with the core purpose, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
For a database read tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain return values, error handling, or operational constraints. Given the complexity of DynamoDB operations and lack of structured metadata, more context is needed for effective use.
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?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters fully. The description adds no additional meaning about parameter usage, constraints, or examples beyond what's in the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does all the work.
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 verb ('Get') and resource ('an item from a DynamoDB table') with the specific mechanism ('based on a specific key'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'scan-table' or 'query-table' by emphasizing key-based retrieval, but doesn't explicitly contrast with all alternatives like 'paginate-query-table'.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description doesn't mention prerequisites, when-not scenarios, or compare with sibling tools like 'query-table' for more complex retrievals or 'scan-table' for full table scans.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
list-tablesB
Get a list of all DynamoDB tables
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
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 what the tool does but doesn't cover critical aspects like whether it's read-only, requires authentication, has rate limits, or what the output format looks like (e.g., pagination, error handling). This leaves significant gaps 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, clear sentence with no wasted words, making it front-loaded and easy to parse. It efficiently conveys the core action without unnecessary elaboration, earning full marks for conciseness.
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 complexity of DynamoDB operations and the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain behavioral traits, return values, or usage context, which are essential for an agent to operate this tool effectively in a real-world scenario.
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 0 parameters with 100% coverage, so no parameter documentation is needed. The description doesn't add parameter details, which is appropriate here. A baseline of 4 is applied as it adequately handles the lack of parameters without redundancy.
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 verb ('Get') and resource ('list of all DynamoDB tables'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'describe-table' or 'scan-table' that also involve table operations, missing explicit distinction.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it doesn't specify if this is for metadata listing versus data retrieval (like 'scan-table') or if there are prerequisites such as permissions. The description lacks context for selection among siblings.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
paginate-query-tableC
Paginate query results
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| expressionAttributeValues | Yes | Filter expression attribute values (JSON format) | |
| keyConditionExpression | Yes | Key condition expression (e.g: 'PK = :pk') | |
| projectionExpression | No | Projection expression (optional) | |
| tableName | Yes | Table name |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral context. It mentions 'paginate' which implies handling large result sets, but doesn't disclose pagination mechanics (e.g., token-based, limit parameters), rate limits, authentication needs, or what constitutes a 'query' in this context. The description doesn't contradict annotations since none exist.
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 extremely concise at just three words, with zero wasted language. It's front-loaded with the core functionality ('paginate query results') and contains no unnecessary elaboration.
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?
For a pagination tool with 4 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It doesn't explain what 'paginate' means operationally, how results are returned, error conditions, or relationship to the 'query-table' sibling. The minimal description leaves too many contextual gaps.
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?
Schema description coverage is 100%, providing good documentation for all 4 parameters. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage without compensating value.
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 'Paginate query results' states a general purpose but lacks specificity about what resource is being paginated (DynamoDB table query results) and how it differs from the sibling 'query-table' tool. It uses a clear verb ('paginate') but doesn't distinguish from alternatives.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus the 'query-table' sibling or other query/scan alternatives. The description implies pagination functionality but doesn't specify prerequisites, when pagination is needed, or when other tools might be more appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
query-tableC
Query items from a DynamoDB table based on conditions
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| expressionAttributeValues | Yes | Filter expression attribute values (JSON format) | |
| filterExpression | No | Filter expression (optional) | |
| indexName | No | Name of the index to use (optional) | |
| keyConditionExpression | Yes | Key condition expression (e.g: 'PK = :pk') | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of items to return | |
| projectionExpression | No | Projection expression (optional) | |
| tableName | Yes | Name of the table to query |
TDQS
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 queries items but doesn't mention whether it's read-only, if it has side effects, rate limits, authentication needs, or what the return format looks like. For a database query tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding its behavior.
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 directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse quickly.
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 complexity of a DynamoDB query tool with 7 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It doesn't explain return values, error conditions, or behavioral constraints, leaving the agent with insufficient context to use the tool effectively beyond basic parameter passing.
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 schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all 7 parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond implying 'conditions' relate to the filter and key condition expressions. This meets the baseline of 3 since the schema does the heavy lifting, but the description doesn't compensate with extra context.
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 action ('Query items') and resource ('from a DynamoDB table') with the purpose ('based on conditions'), making it easy to understand what the tool does. It distinguishes from siblings like 'scan-table' by specifying querying rather than scanning, though it doesn't explicitly differentiate from 'paginate-query-table' which might be a related operation.
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 like 'scan-table' or 'paginate-query-table'. It mentions conditions but doesn't specify that this is for key-based queries in DynamoDB, leaving the agent to infer usage from the tool name and parameters alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
scan-tableC
Scan items from a DynamoDB table
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| expressionAttributeValues | No | Filter expression attribute values (JSON format) | |
| filterExpression | No | Filter expression (e.g: 'age > :minAge') | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of items to return (default: 20) | |
| projectionExpression | No | Projection expression (e.g: "id") | |
| tableName | Yes | Name of the table to scan |
TDQS
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. 'Scan' implies a read operation, but it doesn't specify whether this is paginated, has performance implications for large tables, requires specific permissions, or what the output format looks like. For a DynamoDB operation with potential complexity, this leaves significant gaps in understanding tool behavior.
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 extremely concise - a single sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any unnecessary words. It's perfectly front-loaded and every word earns its place, making it efficient for an agent to parse.
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?
For a DynamoDB scanning tool with 5 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'scanning' means in DynamoDB context (sequential reads vs. query efficiency), doesn't mention performance considerations for large tables, and provides no information about return format or pagination behavior.
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?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so all parameters are documented in the schema itself. The description doesn't add any meaningful parameter semantics beyond what's already in the schema - it doesn't explain relationships between parameters like how 'filterExpression' works with 'expressionAttributeValues' or typical scanning patterns. 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.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('scan') and resource ('items from a DynamoDB table'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'query-table' or 'paginate-query-table' which might also retrieve data from DynamoDB tables, missing an opportunity for sibling distinction.
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 like 'query-table' or 'get-item'. It doesn't mention typical use cases for scanning (e.g., full table reads vs. indexed queries) or any prerequisites, leaving the agent to infer usage from context alone.
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.
7 tool updates
v1.0.0- First observed
count-items - First observed
describe-table - First observed
get-item - First observed
list-tables - First observed
paginate-query-table - First observed
query-table - First observed
scan-table
TDQS
Scored across 7 tools
Every tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity: count-items focuses on counting, describe-table on metadata, get-item on single retrieval, list-tables on table enumeration, paginate-query-table on pagination, query-table on conditional queries, and scan-table on full scans. The descriptions clearly differentiate each tool's function, making misselection unlikely.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with hyphens (e.g., count-items, describe-table, get-item). There are no deviations in style or convention, making the naming predictable and easy to understand across the entire set.
With 7 tools, the count is well-scoped for a read-only DynamoDB server, covering essential operations like listing, describing, retrieving, querying, scanning, and counting. Each tool earns its place without redundancy, fitting within the typical 3-15 range for focused server purposes.
The tool set provides comprehensive read-only coverage for DynamoDB, including table listing, metadata retrieval, item access, queries, scans, and pagination. A minor gap exists in not supporting batch operations like batch-get-item, but agents can work around this with existing tools, and the core read workflows are well-covered.
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GibsonAI MCP server: manage your databases with natural language
Text-to-SQL MCP server: read-only queries on PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQL Server with your real schema
The Ramp MCP server enables users to securely connect Ramp with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to query financial data and take actions using natural language. It transforms Ramp's developer API into a SQL interface that LLMs can query, allowing admins to analyze spend trends, identify cost savings, and run complex SQL analyses on comprehensive datasets (transactions, purchase orders, vendors, users), while all users can manage cards, view transactions, request reimbursements, and get expense policy answers.
MCP server unifying ERPs, CRMs, APIs and knowledge base for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini.
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