AlphaFold Sovereign MCP
AlphaFold Sovereign MCP is a local, MCP-compatible server that wraps AlphaFold DB plus eight other public biomedical sources behind 29 research tools, letting an AI assistant look up diseases, triage variants, assess targets, and analyze predicted structures while keeping compute, results, and a SQLite knowledge graph on your own machine.
Disease & ontology lookup — resolve MONDO disease records and hierarchies (
lookup_disease,search_diseases), HPO phenotype terms and associated diseases (lookup_phenotype), gene phenotype profiles with gnomAD constraint (get_gene_phenotype_profile), and ICD-10 codes to MONDO terms (resolve_icd10_to_mondo).Disease–target intelligence — pull Open Targets evidence-scored targets for a disease (
get_disease_targets), diseases for a UniProt target (get_target_diseases), category-level landscape scans (get_common_disease_targets), target-set overlap/Jaccard comparison (compare_disease_target_overlap), and phenotype→disease→target→UniProt pipelines (phenotype_to_structures).Variant research reports — generate multi-source HGVS reports from VEP, ClinVar, gnomAD, AlphaMissense, Open Targets, DisGeNET, and ChEMBL (
generate_variant_clinical_report), optionally with PDBe/IUCr literature residue evidence; triage variants with ClinVar + gnomAD constraint (triage_variant_3d); and draft ACMG-related computational signals without assigning a clinical class (classify_variant_acmg).Target druggability & drug landscape — heuristic HOT/WARM/COLD/NOT_DRUGGABLE scoring from drug precedent, Open Targets tractability, pLDDT, and LOEUF (
assess_target_druggability); source-attributed protein dossiers (synthesize_protein_dossier); approved/pipeline drug maps (map_disease_drug_landscape); and ranked repurposing candidates from OT evidence × ChEMBL phase (find_drug_repurposing_candidates).AlphaFold structure analysis — retrieve model metadata, download URLs, and optional PDB coordinates (
get_protein_structure); summarize pLDDT/PAE confidence and domain boundaries (analyze_structural_confidence); compute exploratory 64-dimensional TDA fingerprints with H₀/H₁ Betti numbers when GUDHI is installed (compute_topology_fingerprint); compare proteins by fingerprint L2 distance (compare_proteins_topologically); measure ortholog sequence identity and structural shifts (find_evolutionary_structural_shifts); score geometric pockets (score_binding_pocket_geometry); and flag low-pLDDT disorder candidates (detect_intrinsically_disordered).Local knowledge graph — query stored variants and proteins (
query_variant_database,query_protein_database), inspect database stats (get_knowledge_graph_stats), export tables for pandas/R/ML (export_research_dataset), and traverse drug–gene–disease neighborhoods (find_drug_gene_network) entirely offline from SQLite.Sovereign/offline operation — set
ALPHAFOLD_OFFLINE=1to block outbound sockets (ALPHAFOLD_ALLOW_HOSTSfor exceptions); knowledge-graph tools keep working, upstream tools report their source as unavailable.Caveats — outputs are research aids, not clinical or regulatory conclusions; druggability, pocket, and topological scores are uncalibrated heuristics; AlphaFold models are predictions, not experimental structures; the local knowledge graph starts empty and only fills via explicit API writes (analysis tools do not auto-persist).
Provides tools to query, traverse, and export a local SQLite knowledge graph storing drug-gene-disease-variant relationships, enabling offline access to curated biomedical data.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@AlphaFold Sovereign MCPAnalyze variant BRCA1 V1688I for clinical significance"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
AlphaFold Sovereign MCP
Answering a structural-biology or variant question usually means querying
many public databases by hand — AlphaFold DB, Open Targets, ClinVar,
gnomAD, and more — and reconciling their formats. This server wraps those
sources behind one set of MCP tool calls that run as a local process on
your own machine, with no hosted service of ours in the path, no
telemetry, and a local SQLite knowledge graph that never leaves your disk.
In the default online mode the tools query those public upstreams
directly, so the identifiers you look up are sent to them (and one,
DisGeNET, needs its own free API key); set ALPHAFOLD_OFFLINE=1 to refuse
outbound requests before any socket opens, so no identifier leaves the
machine (the knowledge-graph tools still answer from local data; the
upstream tools report their source as unavailable). "Sovereign" here means
local-first — your compute and stored results stay on your machine — not
that the server runs without a network.
A Model Context Protocol server — an AlphaFold MCP server — that wraps AlphaFold DB and 8 other public biomedical data sources behind a set of MCP tool calls, with a conditional UniProtKB request to verify explicitly requested displayed isoforms. It is backed by a local SQLite knowledge graph with query and export tools (results can be persisted through its API; automatic per-invocation persistence is not yet wired).
This is an unfunded, independent open-source project. It is not a service, not certified for any regulated use, and its outputs are research aids that should be reviewed by qualified humans before any clinical or regulatory use.
Research authorship: Santiago Maniches (ORCID 0009-0005-6480-1987) independently directs and maintains this server and is the sole scientific author of its original research contributions. AI-assisted tools have supported coding, testing, and internal review. They are not scientific coauthors, clinical validators, or a substitute for independent evaluation. The public databases, prediction models, and existing algorithms remain credited to their sources.
This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google DeepMind or EMBL-EBI. "AlphaFold" is a trademark of its respective owner and is used here only to describe the public data (the AlphaFold DB API) that this software consumes.
Status: Beta. Engineering-validated (100% line and branch
coverage). Not yet scientifically validated by
independent domain experts; not yet deployed in production. See
STATUS.md and LIMITATIONS.md.
What this is
A Python MCP server that:
Wraps AlphaFold DB, MONDO, HPO, Open Targets, ClinVar, gnomAD, DisGeNET, ChEMBL, and Ensembl behind MCP tool calls. Explicit numbered isoforms may also trigger a UniProtKB sequence-and-identity check. Each call preserves upstream records and their provenance. Retrieval is not a new biological observation; derived workflows are explicitly identified as Topologica calculations rather than source-reported findings.
Composes upstreams into multi-source workflows: variant cross-reference reports, disease–target landscape summaries, heuristic target-druggability scoring, drug-repurposing candidate ranking, and cross-species structural-distance computation.
Ships a local SQLite knowledge graph (
storage/knowledge_graph.py) with query, export, and traversal tools. Fresh installations begin without automatically inserted biomedical records; data is stored by explicit writes through the knowledge-graph API. Existing SQLite files are preserved, including illustrative rows from earlier releases; historical numerical values are not independently validated source records. Analysis tools do not automatically persist their results.Includes an exploratory Cα-derived feature-vector module. With the optional
[tda]extra (gudhi), it reports H₀/H₁ terminal-filtration Betti numbers; H₂ is not computed. The fallback reports a 4-Å contact graph component count and geometric features, not persistent homology. L2 distance between those feature vectors is not a calibrated measure of protein homology or biological function.
It targets mcp-spec 2025-06-18 and is CI-tested on Python 3.11–3.13.
Python 3.10 reached upstream end of life on 1 October 2026 and is no longer
supported. New installs require Python 3.11+. The runtime requires patched
dnspython>=2.9.0 (CVE-2026-114605); optional documentation builds require
pillow>=13.0.0 to avoid the affected Pillow 12 line. Existing Python 3.10
users should upgrade their interpreter before upgrading this package.
AlphaFold DB compatibility: the prediction API announced modern model and sequence field names and a legacy-field sunset in June 2026. The sampled live API still exposes old aliases as of 9 October 2026. The client uses the current fields, retains legacy-response compatibility, and selects the exact requested UniProt accession when the API returns multiple isoforms. See the API compatibility notes for the migration contract, remaining fragment limitations, and the optional October 2026 PDBe/IUCr literature-annotation evidence client. Those annotations are upstream PDBe research, not an independent AlphaFold Sovereign scientific discovery.
Related MCP server: OrigeneMCP
Evidence responsibility
AlphaFold Sovereign MCP does not develop or validate AlphaFold's underlying structure predictions, MONDO ontology assertions, UniProt annotations, or ClinVar submissions. Those belong to the cited source and retain their source-reported confidence and limitations.
Topologica is responsible for reliable retrieval, accession identity, cross-source joins, reproducible local calculations, provenance attribution, and honest failure/uncertainty reporting. An inference made from a predicted structure remains conditional on that prediction; it does not become an experimental observation because it is joined to another database. Derived heuristics are research aids, not source-validated clinical conclusions.
ClinVar identity boundary: A gene-relative expression such as
BRCA1:c.181T>G discovers possible records but does not identify a unique
reference allele; results are labelled unverified candidates and their
classifications cannot be assigned to that query. A matching versioned
transcript expression such as NM_007294.4:c.181T>G permits only a literal
transcript-title match. ClinVar Variation IDs can represent sets of alleles;
neither match level establishes independent clinical equivalence or a
patient-specific classification. Source failures are reported separately
from absent matches. No cross-transcript equivalence is assumed.
What this is not
It is not a hosted service or a SaaS.
It is not certified for any regulated use (HIPAA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, FedRAMP, FIPS, SOC 2). The code structures audit logging in a way that could later support such a certification, but no such audit has been performed.
It does not train, fine-tune, or publish AlphaFold models — it consumes AlphaFold DB's public REST API.
Variant-report evidence is a provisional computational signal for expert review, not established ACMG/AMP criteria. The
classify_variant_acmgtool does not assign a clinical class when gene–disease mechanism and criterion-specific evidence are unverified.The "druggability tier" that
assess_target_druggabilityreturns is a heuristic built from drug-precedent counts, Open Targets tractability labels, pLDDT, and gnomAD constraint. It is not a validated prediction."Structural distance" is an L2 distance on derived Cα feature vectors. It is not sequence identity, RMSD, persistence-diagram Wasserstein distance, validated homology, or functional equivalence. Methods are reported separately rather than sorted on incompatible scales.
The AlphaFold structures consumed here are predicted models with per-residue pLDDT confidence, not experimental structures. Low-pLDDT regions are unreliable; some proteins (BRCA1 among them) are largely low-confidence, and structural inference over those regions should be treated with caution.
For a complete, itemised list of known limitations (with module
references, impact, and planned resolution), see LIMITATIONS.md.
For the high-level posture — what is engineering-validated vs. what is
not yet scientifically validated — see STATUS.md.
Install
From PyPI (recommended)
pip install alphafold-sovereign-mcpOr run it without installing using uvx:
uvx alphafold-sovereign-mcpEvery release on PyPI is built by the release.yml workflow under
OIDC Trusted Publishing and attached to a signed GitHub Release with
Sigstore (cosign) signature bundles, a CycloneDX SBOM, and a Zenodo
DOI mirror. SLSA L3 build provenance is generated in CI by
slsa-github-generator; attaching the attestation to each release is a
roadmap item. scripts/replicate.sh downloads the exact published wheel
and sdist, recomputes their PyPI SHA-256 digests, verifies the GitHub
Release Sigstore bundles against those bytes and this repository's release
workflow identity, and independently verifies that the released CycloneDX
SBOM is bound to the downloaded wheel. If SLSA provenance is attached to a
future release, the same script verifies it against the wheel when
slsa-verifier is installed.
From source
git clone https://github.com/smaniches/alphafold-sovereign-mcp
cd alphafold-sovereign-mcp
uv pip install -e .
# With persistent-homology TDA (requires gudhi):
# uv pip install -e ".[tda]"Verify the install
$ alphafold-sovereign --version
1.5.9
$ alphafold-sovereign --self-test
SELF-TEST PASS - ACMG helpers behave as expected on the BRCA1 c.5266dupC fixture.If you ran it via uvx without installing, use
uvx alphafold-sovereign-mcp --self-test instead (the bare
alphafold-sovereign script is only on PATH after a pip/uv install).
--self-test runs fully offline: it checks the deterministic ACMG-evidence
helpers (VEP, gnomAD, and AlphaMissense mapped to ACMG criteria) against a
built-in BRCA1:c.5266dupC fixture. Returns exit code 0 on PASS, non-zero on
FAIL. No network calls, no credentials required.
Configure Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"alphafold-sovereign": {
"command": "alphafold-sovereign-mcp",
"args": []
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop and the tools become available in conversations.
Try asking, for example: "Triage BRCA1 c.5266dupC" or "Assess EGFR
as a drug target". See examples/ for source-retrieval workflow
guidance. The previous illustrative clinical-session transcripts were retired.
Offline mode
ALPHAFOLD_OFFLINE=1 alphafold-sovereign-mcpRefuses outbound HTTP before a socket is opened (raising AirGapError), except to hosts you explicitly allowlist via ALPHAFOLD_ALLOW_HOSTS. The knowledge-graph query and export tools still answer from the local SQLite store. The upstream-querying tools have no local cache and report their source as unavailable; note that the structure tools currently surface this as a "no AlphaFold model" result rather than an explicit offline error.
Tool inventory
The server exposes 29 MCP tools across four modules. Each tool's input schema is a Pydantic model; results are JSON.
Disease & ontology (tools/disease.py)
Tool | What it does |
| MONDO record + hierarchy + ICD cross-references |
| Full-text MONDO ontology search |
| HPO term + associated diseases |
| HPO phenotypes + gnomAD constraint for a gene |
| Top drug targets for a MONDO disease (Open Targets) |
| Top diseases for a UniProt target (Open Targets) |
| Parallel profiling across curated MONDO diseases |
| HGVS → ClinVar + gnomAD constraint (disease/structure context: pointer notes) |
| HPO → diseases → OT targets → UniProt IDs |
| Jaccard similarity of target sets for two diseases |
| ICD-10 code → MONDO disease record |
Precision medicine (tools/precision_medicine.py)
Tool | What it does |
| HGVS → sourced multi-database report + unreviewed computational signals |
| UniProt → uncalibrated HOT/WARM/COLD/NOT_DRUGGABLE heuristic when an observed drug count is available; otherwise explicit tool error |
| UniProt → source-attributed research briefing; errors rather than inventing a druggability tier if source counts are unavailable |
| MONDO → approved drugs + pipeline + ChEMBL phase counts |
| HGVS → source evidence + unassessed candidate signals; no automatic clinical class |
| MONDO → candidates ranked by OT evidence × ChEMBL phase |
Computational candidate signals are not assessed clinical ACMG/AMP criteria. Source classifications (for example, ClinVar) retain their original attribution; clinical interpretation requires independent review.
Structure intelligence (tools/structure_intelligence.py)
Tool | What it does |
| mean pLDDT + confidence tier + PAE-derived domain boundaries |
| 64-component exploratory vector; GUDHI computes H₀/H₁ at filtration endpoint; H₂ unavailable |
| Pairwise L2 fingerprint-distance matrix for 2–10 proteins |
| Ensembl sequence identity + method-labeled structural feature distances; no mixed-scale risk ranking |
| Geometric pocket detection + heuristic druggability index |
| Low-pLDDT modeled intervals; no validated disorder, linker, or clinical classification |
| Retrieve an AlphaFold model: metadata, download URLs, optional coordinates |
Knowledge graph (tools/knowledge_graph_tools.py)
Tool | What it does |
| Search locally stored variant triage results |
| Search locally stored protein assessments |
| Database size, entity counts, last activity |
| Export tables to JSON for pandas/ML pipelines |
| Traverse the local drug–gene–disease graph |
Example usage
See examples/ for research workflow guidance.
The previous named clinical session transcripts were retired because
they described an obsolete output contract. Current synthetic regression
tests exercise retrieval and evidence attribution without asserting
independently validated clinical conclusions.
Clinical variant report
generate_variant_clinical_report(hgvs="BRCA1:c.181T>G")The server searches ClinVar, gnomAD, AlphaMissense (via AlphaFold DB), Open Targets disease evidence, ChEMBL and Ensembl VEP, and returns a source-attributed research report with unreviewed computational signals. The gene-relative example above is a candidate search: it cannot borrow a ClinVar record's classification as though it proved allele identity. Use a versioned transcript expression for strict transcript-title matching; even then, additional validation is required for clinical allele identity. The client does not automatically perform a variant-specific experimental- structure or SIFTS mapping.
Optional PDBe/IUCr literature evidence
The clinical-report tool also supports an opt-in, source-attributed residue-annotation lookup, available only when both a canonical UniProt accession and its one-based UniProt residue position are provided:
generate_variant_clinical_report(
hgvs="RBM39:p.Trp495Ala",
include_literature_evidence=True,
literature_uniprot_id="Q8VH51",
literature_uniprot_residue=495,
)The example demonstrates the request shape, not proof that this HGVS
expression has been transcript-mapped or clinically interpreted.
Returned literature_residue_evidence preserves PDBe/IUCr annotation
provenance: publication identifiers, text-mined sentence and exact span,
extraction confidence, experimental PDB chain/residue information,
and source-reported UniProt correspondence. Source errors and ambiguous
or missing residue mappings are explicitly distinguished.
This evidence does not change ACMG criteria or pathogenicity tiers. Verify the exact HGVS-to-UniProt coordinate independently; the client does not independently validate SIFTS or experimental quality. See the compatibility and mapping limitations.
Drug repurposing
find_drug_repurposing_candidates(disease_mondo_id="MONDO:0007739")Returns drugs whose Open Targets evidence connects them to the disease, ranked by a composite of OT evidence score × the maximum ChEMBL clinical phase reached against the target.
Cross-species structural divergence
find_evolutionary_structural_shifts(
gene_symbol="ACE2",
target_species=["mus_musculus", "rhinolophus_ferrumequinum"]
)For each species: fetches the ortholog (Ensembl), the AlphaFold structure, computes the TDA fingerprint, and returns the L2 fingerprint distance from the human structure along with sequence identity.
Data sources
Source | What we use | License |
AlphaFold DB v6 (EBI/DeepMind) | Structures, pLDDT, PAE, AlphaMissense | CC BY 4.0 |
UniProtKB REST (EMBL-EBI/SIB/PIR) | Conditional displayed-isoform identity verification, not general annotation retrieval | CC BY 4.0 |
MONDO (OLS4) | Disease ontology, ICD cross-refs | CC BY 4.0 |
HPO (JAX) | Phenotype terms, gene-disease links | HPO license (free for all use) |
Open Targets | Disease–target evidence | CC0 1.0 (data) |
ClinVar (NCBI) | Variant pathogenicity | Public domain |
gnomAD v4 | Population allele frequencies | CC0 1.0 |
DisGeNET | Gene–disease association scores | Free academic tier / commercial (MedBioinformatics) |
ChEMBL v37 (EMBL-EBI) | Drug bioactivity, MoA, ADMET | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Ensembl (EMBL-EBI) | VEP, orthologs, gene lookup | No restrictions (data); Apache 2.0 (code) |
UniProt accessions are used throughout as protein identifiers. The UniProtKB REST API is queried only for an explicit isoform not separately labeled in AlphaFold DB: its curated Displayed designation and full canonical sequence must agree with the model before reuse. This extra upstream request has its own rate limit and is blocked in offline mode. Failed verification raises an error rather than proving no model exists. Domain (InterPro), Gene Ontology, experimental-structure (RCSB PDB), and tissue-expression (Human Protein Atlas) lookups are not integrated in this release.
The optional PDBe/IUCr literature client is not a tenth default core
source: it is called only when include_literature_evidence=True and an
explicit UniProt coordinate is supplied. The data originates in PDBe's
IUCr text-mining pipeline and requires its own upstream attribution.
No experimental RCSB PDB structure retrieval is implied.
See NOTICE for full attributions.
Architecture
clients/_base.py
├── Air-gap enforcement (refuses sockets when ALPHAFOLD_OFFLINE=1)
├── Token-bucket rate limiting (aiolimiter)
├── Exponential backoff with jitter (tenacity)
├── Circuit breaker (CLOSED / OPEN / HALF_OPEN)
└── HTTP/2 transport with connection pooling and keep-alive (httpx)
storage/knowledge_graph.py
├── SQLite WAL mode (embedded, ACID)
├── 6 entity tables: proteins, variants, diseases, drugs, genes, phenotypes
├── 4 relationship tables: protein_disease, protein_drug, variant_disease, gene_phenotype
├── tool_invocations audit table (SHA-256 of input + output, timestamps)
└── Analytical views: variant_summary, drug_landscape
domain/disease.py
└── Pure Python frozen dataclasses (PathogenicityClass, VariantReport, ...)
domain/druggability.py
└── Pure, I/O-free target-druggability heuristic (named/cited weights and
cut-offs, plus confidence / data-completeness / borderline reporting)See ARCHITECTURE.md for the full module map.
Testing & quality
A comprehensive offline unit-test suite (respx-mocked upstreams, including parametrised expansions); the full suite runs hermetically in under a minute on a laptop.
Coverage on the shipped surface (
src/alphafold_sovereign/clients,domain,storage,server,tools): 100% line + branch, every shipped module at 100%.Lint:
ruff(19 rule families, see[tool.ruff.lint]inpyproject.toml). Type checking:mypy --stricton the full source tree.Security:
banditplus CodeQLsecurity-extended.Supply chain: release CI builds and attests the distributions, generates a wheel-bound CycloneDX SBOM from the installed runtime dependency closure, and signs release artifacts with Sigstore.
scripts/replicate.shindependently downloads the published wheel and sdist, verifies their PyPI hashes and Sigstore bundles, and checks the released CycloneDX binding. SLSA provenance is generated in CI; attaching it to each GitHub Release remains a roadmap item.
The full CI matrix (Python 3.11, 3.12, 3.13 × Ubuntu, macOS)
runs on every push. The coverage percentage above is the number a
git clone && uv run nox -s cov produces on the current HEAD; if you
find a divergence, please open an issue.
Contributing
DCO sign-off required (git commit -s). No copyright assignment.
Coverage gate: CI enforces 100% line and branch coverage on the shipped surface (nox -s cov).
Full guide: CONTRIBUTING.md.
Related MCP servers by the same author
uniprot-mcp— Model Context Protocol server for UniProt Swiss-Prot and TrEMBL (pip install uniprot-mcp-server).semantic-scholar-mcp— Semantic Scholar MCP server, 200M+ academic papers (pip install s2-mcp-server).
Citation
Machine-readable metadata: CITATION.cff (GitHub
renders a "Cite this repository" button in the sidebar that consumes
this file).
@software{maniches_alphafold_sovereign_mcp,
author = {Maniches, Santiago},
title = {AlphaFold Sovereign MCP},
year = {2026},
version = {1.5.9},
url = {https://github.com/smaniches/alphafold-sovereign-mcp},
license = {Apache-2.0},
orcid = {0009-0005-6480-1987},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.20134773}
}When citing results derived from this software, please also cite the upstream data sources (AlphaFold DB, UniProtKB when verifying explicit isoforms, Open Targets, ChEMBL, Ensembl, ClinVar, gnomAD, MONDO, HPO, DisGeNET) according to their own citation requirements.
License
Copyright 2024–2026 Santiago Maniches.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See LICENSE.
Patent reservation: see PATENTS.md.
Trademark policy: see TRADEMARKS.md.
Available Tools
29 toolsanalyze_structural_confidenceAnalyze Structural Confidence (pLDDT + PAE)ARead-onlyIdempotent
Analyze AlphaFold structural confidence using pLDDT and PAE.
Returns a structural reliability summary (not a per-residue profile):
pLDDT: the model's mean confidence (AlphaFold DB
globalMetricValue) plus a coarse confidence tierPAE (predicted aligned error): mean and max inter-residue uncertainty and PAE-derived domain boundaries
Druggability pre-screen: model confidence limitations; actual ordered fraction and ligand suitability are NOT assessed
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already cover the safety profile (readOnly, idempotent, openWorld), and the description adds real value beyond them: it names the upstream data source ('AlphaFold DB globalMetricValue'), discloses that output is a summary rather than per-residue, and flags the pre-screen's limitations. What it omits is failure behavior for accessions without AlphaFold models, which matters for an openWorld remote lookup.
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?
One framing sentence plus three tight bullets, each earning its place; the scope caveat (summary, not per-residue) is front-loaded before the enumeration. No filler or restatement of the title.
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?
An output schema exists, so the description does not need to document return shapes — yet it still gives enough of the result structure and limits to set expectations. The only real gap is the absence of any mention of the required input identifier or of what happens when a structure is unavailable.
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 description never mentions the single required input (UniProt accession) or the isoform-suffix form; the schema's own property description carries that load. With reported coverage at 0%, the description does not compensate — but the parameter is a single, semantically obvious identifier, so the gap is modest rather than disabling.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Analyze AlphaFold structural confidence using pLDDT and PAE') and immediately scopes the output ('structural reliability summary, not a per-residue profile'). This distinguishes it from neighbours like get_protein_structure, score_binding_pocket_geometry and assess_target_druggability without requiring the schema.
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 'Druggability pre-screen' bullet explicitly declares what is NOT assessed ('ordered fraction and ligand suitability'), which implicitly routes the agent to assess_target_druggability for that work. However, it never states when to pick this over get_protein_structure or detect_intrinsically_disordered, so the routing guidance is partial rather than complete.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
assess_target_druggabilityAssess Target DruggabilityARead-onlyIdempotent
Comprehensive druggability assessment for a protein target.
Integrates four independent druggability signals into a HOT/WARM/COLD/NOT_DRUGGABLE classification:
Drug precedent — ChEMBL approved drugs + clinical compounds
Tractability — Open Targets tractability labels (small-molecule, antibody, PROTAC)
Structural confidence — AF2 pLDDT (model-local confidence, not binding evidence)
Population constraint — gnomAD LOEUF (gene-level LoF depletion, not toxicity evidence)
This is an author-defined, uncalibrated research score, not a validated predictive model, clinical safety result, or independent biological fact.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Well beyond the annotations (readOnly/idempotent/openWorld), the description discloses the data sources per signal (ChEMBL, Open Targets, AF2 pLDDT, gnomAD LOEUF) and explicitly delimits their interpretation — pLDDT is 'not binding evidence' and LOEUF is 'not toxicity evidence.' It also flags the score as author-defined and uncalibrated. It stops short of describing behavior under missing/partial signal data or any latency/caching traits.
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?
Front-loaded with the purpose and output taxonomy, then a numbered breakdown that maps one-to-one onto the four signals, closing with the caveat. Slightly verbose with bold formatting and some redundancy between 'author-defined' and 'uncalibrated,' but nearly every line carries information.
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?
An output schema exists, so return structure needn't be explained, and annotations cover the safety profile. The description conveys the scoring inputs and their epistemic limits. The remaining gap is operational: no statement about how partial or missing signal coverage is handled, which matters for a composite score with open-world lookups.
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 coverage at the top-level params object is 0% (only a nested object is documented), so the description must carry weight. The mention of 'approved drugs + clinical compounds' implicitly maps to include_clinical_stage, but the description never addresses the params wrapper or the UniProt accession requirement, leaving the inner schema to do 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?
States a specific verb and resource ('druggability assessment for a protein target') and immediately names the output artifact (HOT/WARM/COLD/NOT_DRUGGABLE). The enumeration of the four integrated signals distinguishes it from single-signal siblings such as analyze_structural_confidence or score_binding_pocket_geometry.
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?
Usage is implied by the framing as the integrative/composite scorer and by the caution that it is 'not a validated predictive model, clinical safety result.' However, it never explicitly states when to call this versus running the individual siblings, nor any prerequisites such as data availability for all four signals.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
classify_variant_acmgDraft ACMG/AMP Variant ClassificationARead-onlyIdempotent
Generate a draft ACMG/AMP variant classification framework.
Reports computational observations that may inform an expert's later disease-specific ACMG/AMP review. This tool does NOT establish ACMG criteria or assign a pathogenicity class: generic consequence, model scores, and population frequencies are insufficient without clinical disease mechanism, inheritance, and criterion-specific validation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, so safety and determinism are covered. The description adds genuine context beyond them: the output is an unvalidated computational draft that requires clinical disease mechanism, inheritance, and criterion-specific validation, which materially affects how an agent should present results. It stops short of describing sources consulted or confidence/limitation reporting detail.
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?
Three short sentences, front-loaded with the action and followed by scope limits and exclusions; no filler. The middle sentence ('Reports computational observations that may inform...') is slightly roundabout but still earns its place by framing the output. Minor tightening would make it a 5.
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?
An output schema exists and annotations cover safety, so the description's job is mainly to frame intent and limits, which it does thoroughly, including the explicit disclaimer. The one substantive omission is any treatment of the input parameter contract. Otherwise an agent has enough to call this correctly and interpret the result cautiously.
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 reported as 0%, so the description needs to compensate for parameter meaning, and it does not mention hgvs or inheritance_pattern at all. Nothing is said about HGVS formatting expectations, transcript versioning, or the default 'Unknown' inheritance value. For a single nested-object parameter with no schema coverage, this is a clear gap.
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 gives a concrete verb and resource: 'Generate a draft ACMG/AMP variant classification framework,' and immediately bounds what that output is (computational observations, not a classification). That is much more specific than a restatement of the title. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from near neighbors such as generate_variant_clinical_report or triage_variant_3d, so it stops short of a 5.
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?
Strong negative guidance: the tool does not establish criteria or assign a pathogenicity class, and is positioned as input to an expert's later disease-specific review. That effectively tells an agent when this is appropriate (preliminary evidence gathering) and when it is not (authoritative classification). It never names an alternative tool to use instead, which keeps it out of 5 territory.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
compare_disease_target_overlapCross-Disease Structural Target OverlapARead-onlyIdempotent
Compare the protein target landscapes of two diseases.
Identifies shared and unique targets between two diseases — a key analysis for drug repurposing, identifying shared mechanisms, and understanding comorbidity.
Returns:
Shared targets (present in both disease target sets)
Unique to Disease A / Disease B
Jaccard similarity score of target sets
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, and idempotentHint, so safety is covered. The description adds the analytical shape (shared vs unique vs Jaccard), but with an output schema present this largely restates return structure rather than disclosing new behavior like computation method, limits, or provenance.
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?
Front-loads the verb+resource in the first sentence, then uses a clean 'Returns:' bullet list. The interposed 'a key analysis for drug repurposing...' clause leans slightly toward marketing but still conveys use context.
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?
The nested schema is well documented and an output schema exists, so the description need not enumerate return fields — yet it does, giving the agent a clear picture of shared/unique/Jaccard outputs. It is broadly complete for a read-only comparison tool.
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 description only refers to 'two diseases' and adds no meaning beyond the schema, which itself documents mondo_id_a (with example), mondo_id_b, and target_limit's 1–50 range. Parameter semantics are adequately covered by the nested schema descriptions, so a baseline 3 is warranted.
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?
States a specific verb and resource — 'Compare the protein target landscapes of two diseases' — and the sub-bullet clarifies the output construct ('shared and unique targets'). It doesn't explicitly differentiate from similar siblings such as get_common_disease_targets or compare_proteins_topologically, so an agent must infer the 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 phrase 'a key analysis for drug repurposing, identifying shared mechanisms, and understanding comorbidity' implies when the tool is valuable, but it offers no explicit when-not guidance and does not name the closely related sibling get_common_disease_targets as the alternative. Usage is implied rather than prescribed.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
compare_proteins_topologicallyCompare Proteins Topologically (TDA Fingerprint Distance)ARead-onlyIdempotent
Compare multiple proteins using a TDA-fingerprint distance.
Computes a pairwise distance matrix between the TDA fingerprints of
the provided proteins. Distance metric: L2 distance between
length-normalised 64-dimensional fingerprint vectors (see
_fingerprint_distance). Distance = 0 means identical
fingerprints; larger values mean more divergent fingerprints. This
is not a Wasserstein distance between persistence diagrams.
Applications: Possible uses (all of which require independent validation before any downstream use):
Drug-repurposing triage: proteins with low fingerprint distance may share gross topology.
Off-target screening: family members with near-zero distance.
Cross-species comparison of the same gene's structure.
None of these are direct functional or sequence-similarity measures.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint and idempotentHint, reducing the burden. The description adds value by explaining the output is a pairwise distance matrix, the metric details, and emphasizing it is not Wasserstein. No contradiction with annotations, and it provides useful behavioral context beyond them.
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 concise (approx. 150 words), well-structured with purpose, metric details, applications, and caveats. Each sentence adds value, front-loaded with the core action. No redundancy or filler.
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 complexity, presence of output schema, and annotations, the description covers purpose, metric, applications, and limitations thoroughly. It provides sufficient context for an agent to decide when to use it and interpret results, without needing to replicate schema or output details.
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 0% per context, so the description should compensate. It mentions 'provided proteins' but adds no details about uniprot_ids beyond what the schema already states (list of UniProt accessions, 2-10). Without additional format or validation info, it fails to compensate for low schema coverage.
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 explicitly states the tool compares multiple proteins using TDA-fingerprint distance, specifies the distance metric (L2 on 64-dim vectors), and contrasts with Wasserstein distance. It distinguishes from sibling tools like compute_topology_fingerprint by focusing on pairwise comparison. This is specific, with a clear verb and resource.
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 lists applications (drug-repurposing triage, off-target screening, cross-species comparison) and states it is not a functional or sequence-similarity measure, guiding appropriate use. However, it does not explicitly advise against using it for other purposes or compare with specific sibling tools, missing some discrimination.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
compute_topology_fingerprintCompute Topological Fingerprint (TDA)ARead-onlyIdempotent
Compute a rotation-invariant topological fingerprint of a protein's fold.
Fetches the AlphaFold model for uniprot_id and derives an
exploratory 64-dimensional geometric/topological feature vector from
Cα coordinates. With GUDHI installed, H0 and H1 are computed on the
15-Å Vietoris-Rips 2-skeleton. H2 is NOT computed. Without GUDHI
only a 4-Å graph component count and geometric statistics are available.
Betti numbers describe this chosen filtration, not protein domains,
β-barrels, drug cavities, molecular function, or an experimental structure.
Returns the fingerprint vector, the Betti numbers, the residue count, and which
method ran. Full persistent homology needs the optional [tda] extra
(gudhi); without it a coarse fallback runs that does NOT compute persistent
homology, and the result flags this. Returns a no-structure result when
AlphaFold DB has no model for the accession. This is a coarse, geometry-only
summary — not a substitute for sequence alignment, RMSD, or functional-homology
assessment.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Goes well past the annotations (readOnly/idempotent/closed-world) by disclosing H0/H1 at a 15-Å Vietoris-Rips 2-skeleton, that H2 is NOT computed, the 4-Å fallback behavior, and that the result flags which method ran. It also covers external dependency (fetching the AlphaFold model) and the no-structure case, which is exactly the kind of behavioral context structured fields can't convey.
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 function is front-loaded in the first sentence and the caveat stack follows in a sensible order. There is some redundancy — the GUDHI-vs-fallback story is stated twice (once mid-paragraph, again in the 'Full persistent homology needs the optional [tda] extra' sentence) — which could be collapsed.
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 single-parameter tool an agent could trivially misuse as a general structural-biology answer, the description supplies the failure modes (no AlphaFold model), the degraded-mode flag, the dimensionality, and the scientific limits. Return values are already covered by the output schema, so nothing an agent needs before calling is missing.
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?
Only one parameter, and the schema itself fully documents it with a format description and a strict accession/isoform regex, so the description's baseline of 3 is appropriate. The description merely echoes 'uniprot_id' in backticks without adding resolution, isoform, or lookup-failure semantics beyond the schema.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Compute a rotation-invariant topological fingerprint of a protein's fold') and pins down the concrete output (an exploratory 64-dimensional geometric/topological feature vector from Cα coordinates), so the agent knows exactly what it gets. It never names the obvious close sibling 'compare_proteins_topologically' (or 'get_protein_structure'), so the pairwise-vs-single-protein distinction must be inferred.
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?
Clear context for use: the agent is told the full homology path requires the optional [tda]/gudhi extra, that a coarse fallback runs otherwise, and that the tool is explicitly NOT a substitute for sequence alignment, RMSD, or functional-homology assessment. That rules out several misuses, but it stops short of naming the sibling tool to choose instead when a comparative topological analysis is actually wanted.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
detect_intrinsically_disorderedDetect Intrinsically Disordered RegionsARead-onlyIdempotent
Flag low-confidence modeled regions as intrinsic-disorder candidates.
Reads per-residue AlphaFold pLDDT from PDB C-alpha records and groups contiguous runs below 50. Low pLDDT may reflect intrinsic disorder, missing binding partners, alternate conformations, or model uncertainty; it is NOT independent evidence that a region is disordered.
Returns model-local residue indices, observed PDB chain/residue identifiers, and positional descriptions of low-pLDDT runs. These labels describe model geometry, not validated linkers, tails, disorder or function. Legacy idr_fraction and disordered_residue_count remain deprecated numeric aliases of low-pLDDT measurements, NOT validated intrinsic-disorder assays. Prefer low_plddt_* fields for scientific interpretation. PDB numbering is not mapped to full-length UniProt via SIFTS here.
This implementation is a reproducible screening heuristic, not a validated disorder predictor, biomolecular mechanism classifier, or clinical result. For background on intrinsic disorder, see Ruff & Pappu (2021), J Mol Biol. 433:167208; that paper does not validate these cutoffs or code.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare read-only, idempotent, closed-world, but the description goes well beyond them: it discloses the 50-pLDDT cutoff, the data source (PDB C-alpha), that PDB numbering is not SIFTS-mapped to full-length UniProt, that legacy fields are deprecated aliases, and repeatedly that outputs are not validated disorder calls. This is exactly the ambiguity-reducing context a caller needs.
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 key caveat is front-loaded well, but the text is long for a one-parameter tool and repeats the same disclaimer three times (labels describe model geometry, legacy fields are not validated assays, this is not a validated predictor). The literature citation at the end is also marginal for tool selection and could be trimmed.
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?
With an output schema present the description need not enumerate return values, and it still characterizes them (residue indices, PDB chain/residue IDs, run positions). Caveats and deprecation notes are thorough; the only gap is the lack of explicit routing against the similar structural-confidence sibling.
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?
There is only one parameter and the property carries its own description of the accession/isoform format, so the schema does most of the work. The description contributes one genuinely useful input-level fact — that residue indices are model-local PDB numbering and are not mapped to full-length UniProt — which affects how the caller must interpret the input/output correspondence.
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 opening sentence gives a specific verb and object (flag low-confidence modeled regions as disorder candidates) and the following sentence explains the exact mechanism: pLDDT from PDB C-alpha records, contiguous runs below 50. It is clear what the tool computes, though it never names a sibling such as analyze_structural_confidence, which plausibly operates on the same pLDDT data, so the differentiation is implicit rather than stated.
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?
Usage context is implied ('screening heuristic', 'disorder candidates') and there is explicit guidance on which output fields to trust ('Prefer low_plddt_* fields'), but there is no statement of when to choose this over the clearly related sibling analyze_structural_confidence or get_protein_structure, and no prerequisites beyond the UniProt accession.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
export_research_datasetExport Research DatasetARead-onlyIdempotent
Export the stored knowledge-graph data for downstream analysis.
Returns all stored entities as JSON-serialisable dicts, suitable for:
Loading into pandas DataFrames for ML feature engineering
Importing into R or Julia for statistical analysis
Feeding into downstream bioinformatics pipelines
Example (Python)::
import pandas as pd
result = await export_research_dataset(ExportInput(tables=["variants"]))
df = pd.DataFrame(result["data"]["variants"])
high_tier = df[df["clinical_tier"] == "HIGH"]| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. The description adds return format and example usage, but does not disclose pagination, error handling, or auth requirements. Adds modest value beyond annotations.
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 concise with a clear front-loaded purpose statement, bullet lists, and a helpful code example. Slightly longer due to example but earns its place.
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 complexity (nested params, output schema exists), the description covers purpose, use cases, and provides an example. It does not need to detail return values since output schema exists. Adequately complete.
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 already provides descriptions for both parameters (tables and limit_per_table). The description includes an example using the 'tables' parameter but adds no new semantic meaning. Baseline 3 applies as schema coverage is sufficient.
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 exports knowledge-graph data for downstream analysis, with specific verb 'Export' and resource 'knowledge-graph data'. It distinguishes from sibling lookup/query tools by focusing on bulk export.
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 explicit use cases (loading into pandas, R, etc.) implying when to use. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use or name alternative tools, though sibling tools are distinct.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
find_drug_gene_networkFind Drug-Gene-Disease NetworkARead-onlyIdempotent
Traverse the local knowledge graph from a seed entity.
Given a seed (UniProt ID, gene symbol, or MONDO disease ID), expands its immediate neighbourhood in the stored drug-gene-disease graph: a gene symbol resolves to its encoded proteins and reported variants, a UniProt accession resolves to its stored protein record, and a MONDO disease resolves to drugs with an indication for it. The store is populated by the storage API, or retained from historical database versions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered; the description adds genuinely new behavioral context by explaining the per-seed resolution rules and warning that graph contents depend on ingestion or retained historical versions. It does not mention pagination, size limits, or what an empty/partial neighbourhood looks like, but the core caveat about data provenance is the most valuable part.
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?
One-line purpose statement up front, followed by a single dense sentence enumerating the three resolution branches. Nearly every clause carries information; the only slight waste is the semi-related note about where the store came from, which is valuable but could be trimmed.
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?
An output schema exists, so return-value detail is unnecessary, and the description covers seed handling, traversal scope, and data provenance. One residual tension: it says it expands the 'immediate neighbourhood' while max_hops defaults to 2 with a maximum of 3, leaving unclear whether a 2-hop default exceeds 'immediate'.
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?
Although the coverage metric reports 0%, the schema itself carries a rich 'seed' description with three concrete examples and a min/max/default-annotated 'max_hops'. The description still adds real meaning beyond that by stating what each seed kind resolves to (gene symbol to proteins and variants, UniProt to its stored protein record, MONDO to indicated drugs), which is not derivable from the schema examples.
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 leads with a specific verb+resource ('Traverse the local knowledge graph from a seed entity') and then defines exactly what the traversal returns for each of three entity types, which is far more precise than the title's 'Drug-Gene-Disease Network'. It does not explicitly name the sibling it replaces (e.g. map_disease_drug_landscape or get_disease_targets), so differentiation remains inferential.
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 seed-type breakdown implicitly tells an agent when this tool applies, and 'the store is populated by the storage API, or retained from historical database versions' signals that results are bounded by what was ingested. However, there is no explicit when-not guidance and no alternative tool is named for broader or live queries.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
find_drug_repurposing_candidatesFind Drug Repurposing CandidatesARead-onlyIdempotent
Rank existing clinical-stage drugs as repurposing candidates for a disease.
Surfaces approved or trial-stage drugs whose target carries genetic/association
evidence for the disease — i.e. drug-repurposing hypotheses. For the full
approved-plus-pipeline drug picture of a disease (not only repurposing
candidates), use map_disease_drug_landscape instead.
How it works: take the top target_limit Open Targets evidence-scored targets
for the disease; for each, fetch its ChEMBL drugs at or above min_phase; drop
duplicate molecules; rank by
composite_repurposing_score = OT evidence score × (max ChEMBL phase / 4).
Ranking uses clinical and association evidence only — no protein structure.
Returns a JSON record whose candidates list holds up to 20 drugs (each with
ChEMBL ID, name, max phase, target gene/UniProt, OT evidence score, composite
score, and mechanism), plus the candidate count and the methodology string.
Returns an empty candidates list with a message when the disease has no
Open Targets associations. The composite score is a prioritisation aid, not an
efficacy prediction — validate mechanistically before acting on it.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description goes well beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint) by detailing the ranking algorithm, scoring formula, candidate list size, empty result behavior, and caveats about the composite score. This provides comprehensive behavioral insight.
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 well-structured and front-loaded with the core purpose. While it is relatively long, every sentence adds value given the tool's complexity. There is no redundancy, so it earns a 4.
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 complexity and the presence of an output schema, the description is remarkably complete. It covers purpose, usage, algorithm, return structure, edge cases, and caveats, ensuring the agent has all necessary 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 already provides clear descriptions for all three parameters with defaults and constraints. The tool description does not add new parameter-level semantics; it only references parameters in the algorithm. With schema coverage at 0% (description adds no param info), the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 it ranks clinical-stage drugs as repurposing candidates for a disease, and explicitly distinguishes from the sibling tool map_disease_drug_landscape. This meets the criteria for a specific verb+resource+scope with sibling differentiation.
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 explicit guidance: use this tool for repurposing candidates; for the full drug picture use map_disease_drug_landscape instead. This qualifies as explicit when/when-not/alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
find_evolutionary_structural_shiftsFind Evolutionary Structural ShiftsBRead-only
Report ortholog sequence identity and exploratory structural distances.
Distances between Cα-derived feature vectors are not calibrated evolutionary, functional, binding, or antibody cross-reactivity measures. The GUDHI and geometric-proxy methods are distinguished in each result. There is deliberately no cross-method conservation ranking.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, but the description adds meaningful interpretive context: the distances are exploratory, the GUDHI and geometric-proxy methods are distinguished per result, and there is deliberately no cross-method conservation ranking. This is valuable disclosure beyond the annotations.
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 compact and front-loads the core reporting purpose before adding important caveats about interpretation and method distinction. It is appropriately sized, though the line breaks split closely related caveats rather than organizing them into a more scannable structure.
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?
The presence of an output schema reduces the need to explain return values, and the annotations cover safety and open-world behavior. However, for a specialized cross-species structural tool, the description is missing explicit usage routing and parameter guidance, leaving it only minimally complete.
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 description does not explain the required gene_symbol parameter or the optional target_species parameter, including the Ensembl naming expectation or the maxItems limit. Given the low schema description coverage signal, the description fails to compensate for parameter documentation gaps.
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 states a specific reporting purpose: ortholog sequence identity plus exploratory structural distances. It also clarifies that distances are not calibrated evolutionary, functional, binding, or cross-reactivity measures, which distinguishes it conceptually from more interpretive structural-comparison tools, though it does not explicitly contrast sibling 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?
Usage is implied through terms like 'exploratory structural distances' and explicit caveats that the results are not calibrated for evolutionary, functional, binding, or antibody cross-reactivity conclusions. However, it never explicitly states when to choose this tool over alternatives such as compare_proteins_topologically or analyze_structural_confidence.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
generate_variant_clinical_reportGenerate Precision Medicine Variant ReportARead-onlyIdempotent
Generate a multi-source variant interpretation report.
Cross-references evidence from up to seven upstream databases for a single HGVS variant into one structured research report. It preserves source classifications and computational observations separately; it does not assign an independent clinical tier or establish ACMG criteria.
Ensembl VEP — functional consequence, SIFT/PolyPhen/CADD predictions
ClinVar — clinical pathogenicity classifications and review status
gnomAD v4 — population allele frequencies (gnomAD v4, ~807k individuals)
AlphaMissense — deep-learning missense pathogenicity (Cheng et al. 2023)
Open Targets — disease-gene evidence scores
DisGeNET — curated gene-disease association scores
ChEMBL — approved drugs acting on the gene product
The report includes unassessed ACMG-related computational signals, sequence consequences, and gene-level drug context. It does not compute variant-specific three-dimensional structural impact.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
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No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already cover the safety profile (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint), and the description adds real behavioral context beyond them: it preserves source classifications and computational observations separately rather than fusing them, and it explicitly labels ACMG-related signals as 'unassessed' and out of scope for tier assignment. Not disclosed: latency/cost of hitting seven databases, behavior on unresolved or invalid HGVS, or partial-source failure handling.
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?
Front-loaded with the core claim, then scope, then a scannable numbered source list, then two negative boundaries. The seven-item list is long but each entry adds real information about coverage. Minor redundancy between the closing sentences and the earlier 'does not assign an independent clinical tier' statement.
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 read-only aggregation tool with a populated output schema, the description supplies what the structured fields cannot: the exact source coverage, the separation of source classification from computed signal, and the two claims the tool deliberately does not make. Return values needn't be explained given the output schema, and no destructive or permission behavior needs stating for a readOnly tool.
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 description never mentions any parameter by name — include_drug_context, include_population_breakdown, include_literature_evidence, and the UniProt accession/residue pair are only discoverable in the schema. The seven-source enumeration does implicitly signal that drug context (ChEMBL) and literature evidence are opt-in surfaces, but no defaults or gating logic are conveyed. Nested property descriptions are detailed, so the schema carries the semantics and a 3 baseline is appropriate.
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 first sentence names a specific verb and artifact ('Generate a multi-source variant interpretation report') and the second scopes it to 'a single HGVS variant' aggregating seven named upstream sources. It also draws explicit negative boundaries against siblings — no independent clinical tier / ACMG criteria (classify_variant_acmg) and no 3D structural impact (triage_variant_3d) — so an agent can separate it from the aggregator-vs-classifier-vs-structural tools without opening schemas.
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?
It clearly establishes the use case: one HGVS variant, research-grade aggregation across seven databases, with exclusions for ACMG tiering and structural computation. What is missing is a positive routing statement naming which tool to use instead when the agent does want a clinical classification or structural triage; the boundaries are conveyed by negation rather than by naming the alternative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_common_disease_targetsCommon Disease Target ProfileARead-onlyIdempotent
Profile the top drug targets for a curated set of common diseases in one call.
Use this for a fast landscape scan across a whole disease area: given a
category (e.g. 'oncology'), it looks up the curated MONDO diseases in that
category and returns each one's top Open Targets evidence-scored targets, in
parallel. To profile a single disease you already have a MONDO ID for, use
get_disease_targets instead — this tool is its category-level,
multi-disease counterpart and does not accept a raw MONDO ID.
Queries Open Targets live. Returns a JSON string with the category, the
number of diseases profiled, and a profile object mapping each disease to
its MONDO ID and top targets (per-disease errors are reported inline, not
raised). Returns a JSON error object listing the valid values when the category
— or a disease_name filter within it — is not recognised.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. The description adds that it queries Open Targets live, returns a JSON string with error handling (per-disease errors inline, not raised), and returns a JSON error object for invalid categories or filters. No contradiction with annotations.
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 concise and well-structured. The first sentence states the core purpose, followed by usage guidelines, limitations, and behavior. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.
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 existing annotations and output schema (not shown but present), the description is complete. It explains the return format (JSON string with category, disease count, profile object), error behavior, and alternative tools, leaving no critical gaps for agent usage.
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 already provides descriptions for all three parameters, so the description doesn't need to add much. It mentions the 'category' parameter with an example and the 'disease_name' filter, but does not add new syntax or format details beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate given high schema coverage.
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 profiles top drug targets for a curated set of common diseases in one call, using verb 'profile' and specifying the resource. It distinguishes itself from the sibling tool 'get_disease_targets' by noting it is the category-level multi-disease counterpart.
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?
Explicitly says 'Use this for a fast landscape scan across a whole disease area' and contrasts with 'get_disease_targets' for single diseases. It also states what not to do: 'does not accept a raw MONDO ID', providing clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_disease_targetsDisease Target EvidenceARead-onlyIdempotent
Return top protein targets for a disease with Open Targets evidence scores.
Evidence score breakdown (0–1 per data type):
genetic_association: GWAS + rare-variant signalssomatic_mutation: Cancer somatic variant evidenceknown_drug: Approved or clinical-stage drugsaffected_pathway: Pathway membership (Reactome, SIGNOR)literature: Text-mining evidence (Europe PMC)animal_model: Knockout / model organism phenotypesrna_expression: Differential expression evidence
drug_count is the target's Open Targets drug-and-clinical-candidate
record count (all stages) and tractable is true when any Open Targets
tractability bucket is set; both are observed per row and are null
only when the source omits them.
Example: get_disease_targets(disease_id='MONDO:0007254', limit=15)
returns top 15 targets for breast carcinoma.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds real value beyond them: it defines the 0–1 evidence-score scale per data type and explains that drug_count and tractable are per-row observed values that are null only when the source omits them.
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 purpose and example are front-loaded, which is good, but the seven-bullet evidence-type glossary is reference material that likely duplicates the output schema and dilutes the operative guidance. Roughly half the text is data dictionary rather than call guidance.
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?
With an output schema present, the description need not explain return values, and annotations cover safety. What an agent needs to call correctly — ID formats accepted, score semantics, default filtering behavior, and an end-to-end example — is all present.
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 itself documents all four parameters, so the schema-coverage signal understates the situation. The description still adds meaning: it clarifies what the score threshold (min_score) is measuring via the per-data-type breakdown, defines 'tractable' as any Open Targets tractability bucket, and gives a worked example with a concrete MONDO ID and limit.
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?
States a specific verb and resource — 'Return top protein targets for a disease' with Open Targets evidence scores — which is far more precise than the bare name. It doesn't, however, explicitly distinguish itself from the directionally-opposite or overlapping siblings get_target_diseases, get_common_disease_targets, and compare_disease_target_overlap.
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?
Usage is only implied: the example call shows invocation syntax, but nothing says when to prefer this over get_target_diseases (gene→disease direction) or get_common_disease_targets (multi-disease). No prerequisites or exclusions are stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_gene_phenotype_profileGene Phenotype ProfileARead-onlyIdempotent
Return all HPO phenotypes associated with a gene, plus gnomAD constraint.
Useful for understanding the clinical consequences of variants in a gene before requesting structural context.
Returns:
HPO phenotypes linked to the gene (from HPO association database)
gnomAD LOEUF / pLI constraint scores
Interpretation of constraint (haploinsufficient / tolerant / moderate)
Example: get_gene_phenotype_profile(gene_symbol='SCN1A')
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds behavioral detail about the output (HPO phenotypes, constraint scores, interpretation) beyond what annotations provide.
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?
Description is structured with a clear first sentence, a usage sentence, a bullet list of returns, and an example. It is relatively concise but the bullet list partially repeats the first sentence.
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 presence of annotations and output schema, the description covers purpose, usage context, and output structure. It omits explicit mention of the boolean parameter's default behavior (though schema covers it) and does not clarify the return format.
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 already describes gene_symbol with examples and include_constraint with default and description, so parameter semantics are well-covered. The description adds only a code example, which is helpful but does not significantly increase understanding beyond the schema.
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?
Description states 'Return all HPO phenotypes associated with a gene, plus gnomAD constraint.' This is a specific verb+resource combination that clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like lookup_phenotype or search_diseases.
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?
Description includes 'Useful for understanding the clinical consequences of variants in a gene before requesting structural context,' which provides clear context and workflow positioning. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use the tool or list alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_knowledge_graph_statsGet Knowledge Graph StatisticsARead-onlyIdempotent
Return statistics about the local knowledge graph.
Shows entity counts, database size, and last activity — useful for understanding the current contents and coverage of the local store.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No parameters | |||
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. Description adds useful specifics about what statistics are returned (entity counts, size, activity) without contradicting annotations.
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?
Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no wasted words. Every sentence earns its place.
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?
No parameters, annotations cover safety and idempotency, output schema covers return values. Description adds the remaining context about what stats are included, making it fully complete.
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?
No parameters exist, baseline 4. Description adds meaning by specifying what the returned statistics cover, which is valuable for understanding the tool's output.
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?
Description clearly states it returns statistics about the local knowledge graph, listing entity counts, database size, and last activity. This distinguishes it from sibling tools which perform more specific analyses or queries.
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?
Description indicates usefulness for understanding current contents and coverage, providing clear context for when to use. Does not explicitly state when not to use, but no sibling serves the same stats purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_protein_structureRetrieve AlphaFold Protein StructureARead-onlyIdempotent
Retrieve a protein's AlphaFold model: metadata, download URLs, optional coordinates.
The single entry point for getting the predicted structure itself. Returns the
AlphaFold DB entry metadata — entry ID, model version and creation date,
organism, gene, UniProt description, the amino-acid sequence and its length, and
the model's mean pLDDT — plus stable download URLs for the PDB and mmCIF
coordinate files, the PAE matrix, and the AlphaMissense substitutions
CSV. The PAE image URL is only present in legacy API responses. Set include_coordinates to embed the full PDB coordinate text directly.
Use the sibling structure tools for interpretation rather than retrieval, so
their scopes don't overlap: analyze_structural_confidence for a pLDDT/PAE
confidence read, score_binding_pocket_geometry for pockets,
compute_topology_fingerprint for fold topology, and
detect_intrinsically_disordered for disorder. This tool hands you the
structure and its handles; it does not score or interpret the model.
Returns structure_available: false with an explanatory note when AlphaFold DB
has no model for the accession — an expected coverage gap, not a server fault.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true, so safety is covered; the description goes further by enumerating returned fields (entry ID, pLDDT, download URLs), flagging the legacy-only PAE image URL, warning that coordinates are large, and documenting the structure_available:false coverage-gap behavior. That is meaningful context beyond the structured fields.
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?
Front-loaded with the core purpose and the key routing rule, then returns and edge cases. Every section earns its place, though the field enumeration and the four-sibling list make it longer than strictly necessary for a single-parameter read tool.
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?
With annotations, an output schema, and nested params already present, the remaining burden is edge-case behavior and routing — both covered (structure_available:false, legacy PAE image caveat, non-overlapping sibling scopes). Nothing an agent needs to call this correctly is missing.
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 reported as 0% at the top level, but the nested parameter descriptions are actually informative; the description reinforces include_coordinates by explaining it embeds the full PDB coordinate text and that it is large. It adds size/behavior guidance beyond a bare boolean, though it does not add anything about uniprot_id format.
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?
Starts with a specific verb+resource ('Retrieve a protein's AlphaFold model') and explicitly calls itself 'the single entry point for getting the predicted structure itself,' which cleanly separates it from siblings that interpret structures. An agent can identify this as the retrieval tool without opening the schema.
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?
States the when-to-use rule directly ('use the sibling structure tools for interpretation rather than retrieval') and names four alternatives with their distinct scopes: analyze_structural_confidence, score_binding_pocket_geometry, compute_topology_fingerprint, detect_intrinsically_disordered. This is explicit routing, not inference.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_target_diseasesTarget Disease AssociationsARead-onlyIdempotent
Return all diseases associated with a protein target via Open Targets.
Accepts a UniProt accession and returns the full disease landscape for that target — essential for target-validation and indication-expansion.
Example: get_target_diseases(uniprot_id='P04637')
returns all diseases associated with TP53 / p53.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, and openWorld hints. The description adds that it uses Open Targets and returns a 'full disease landscape,' but does not clarify that the 'limit' parameter may restrict results (creating a minor inconsistency). Overall, behavioral traits are well communicated.
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 three sentences: purpose, use case, and example. It is concise, front-loaded, and every sentence adds value.
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?
With output schema and annotations, the description covers key aspects: input, output, and example. However, it does not address the 'limit' parameter's effect on completeness (calling it 'full' but limit applies), which is a minor gap.
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 provides detailed descriptions for each parameter (e.g., limit, ensembl_id, uniprot_id), so the description does not need to repeat. The description adds a usage example but no extra semantic value. Baseline of 3 is appropriate due to high schema coverage.
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 function: 'Return all diseases associated with a protein target via Open Targets.' It specifies the input (UniProt accession) and output ('full disease landscape'), and distinguishes it from siblings like get_disease_targets by focusing on target-to-disease mapping.
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 indicates usage context: 'essential for target-validation and indication-expansion.' While it does not explicitly compare to alternatives or state when not to use, the purpose is clear enough to guide appropriate selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
lookup_diseaseMONDO Disease LookupARead-onlyIdempotent
Retrieve a disease record from the MONDO unified disease ontology.
Returns the canonical MONDO entry with:
Disease name, definition, synonyms
ICD-10 / ICD-11 codes (for clinical coding / EHR integration)
OMIM, Orphanet, MeSH, DOID cross-references
Immediate parent and child terms in the MONDO hierarchy
Example: lookup_disease(mondo_id='MONDO:0005010')
returns the record for coronary artery disease.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the useful detail of what the payload contains (synonyms, cross-refs, hierarchy), but says nothing about behavior when the ID is unknown/invalid or about the hierarchy toggle's effect — and since an output schema exists, the return-field list is partly redundant.
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?
Front-loaded with the core action, then a tight bulleted field list and one concrete example. Efficient and scannable, with only the example sentence being arguably redundant for an agent that already sees the schema.
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?
With annotations covering safety and an output schema covering return shape, the description needs only to state what is fetched and from where, which it does thoroughly. The remaining gaps — not-found/error behavior and the include_hierarchy flag — are minor for a single-ID read tool.
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 reported as 0%, so the description must carry the load. It supplies the MONDO ID format via the worked example ('MONDO:0005010'), which helps, but it never names include_hierarchy or explains that hierarchy retrieval is optional and defaults on — it merely asserts the output includes parent/child terms.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Retrieve a disease record from the MONDO unified disease ontology') and enumerates exactly what the record contains. It is distinguishable from search_diseases by being an ID-based single-record fetch, but it never names that sibling explicitly to make the contrast airtight.
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?
Usage is only implied: the reader infers 'use when you already hold a MONDO ID.' There is no explicit when-to-use/when-not statement, no mention of resolve_icd10_to_mondo or search_diseases as the path to take when you don't yet have an ID, and no prerequisites listed.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
lookup_phenotypeHPO Phenotype LookupARead-onlyIdempotent
Retrieve an HPO phenotype term with associated disease annotations.
Returns:
Phenotype label, definition, synonyms
Diseases annotated with this phenotype (from HPO + OMIM + Orphanet)
Parent phenotype terms
Example: lookup_phenotype(hpo_id='HP:0001250')
returns the Seizure phenotype with ~400 associated diseases.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, and idempotentHint, which cover core behavioral expectations (safe, idempotent, open-ended results). The description adds useful context about returned content (phenotype label, definition, diseases, parent terms) and an approximate result size. However, it does not disclose any potential limitations, rate limits, or authentication requirements, leaving the agent to infer from annotations alone.
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: three sentences of core info plus a concrete example. No redundant or vague language. It front-loads the purpose and then lists return fields in a clear bullet-like manner. Every sentence earns its place.
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 that the tool has an output schema (not shown but indicated), the description need not detail return format. It covers the main return categories (phenotype label, definition, synonyms, diseases, parent terms) and provides an illustrative example. However, it omits error handling (invalid HPO ID) or pagination details for disease_limit, which would enhance completeness for an agent.
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 provides descriptions for all three parameters (hpo_id, disease_limit, include_diseases) with types, defaults, and constraints. Since schema description coverage is effectively 100%, the description adds no extra semantic value for parameters beyond the example usage. Per guidelines, baseline is 3, and the description does not enhance beyond that.
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 ('Retrieve an HPO phenotype term') and the resource ('with associated disease annotations'), and lists specific return fields. The example with a concrete HPO ID and expected result ('~400 associated diseases') solidifies understanding. It naturally distinguishes itself from sibling tools like lookup_disease or search_diseases.
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 implies usage when you have an HPO ID and want phenotype details plus associated diseases. However, it provides no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over alternatives (e.g., lookup_disease, search_diseases), nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusion criteria. The default disease_limit and parameters hint at typical use, but direct comparison is absent.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
map_disease_drug_landscapeMap Disease Drug LandscapeBRead-onlyIdempotent
Map a bounded, source-attributed therapeutic landscape for a disease.
Returns retrieved approved drugs, pipeline agents, top druggable targets, and an exploratory summary for a given MONDO disease.
Combines Open Targets evidence with ChEMBL drug indications and MONDO disease hierarchy to produce a comprehensive landscape report used in business development, competitive intelligence, and R&D portfolio decisions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnly/openWorld/idempotent, so the safety profile is covered. The description does add value beyond them by disclosing the underlying sources (Open Targets, ChEMBL, MONDO hierarchy) and calling the result 'bounded' and 'source-attributed', but it never explains what 'bounded' actually constrains, how expensive/long-running the multi-source aggregation is, or what happens when a disease has no approved drugs or targets.
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 title and first paragraph are well front-loaded with the verb, resource, and scope. However, the final sentence about business development and R&D portfolio decisions is marketing padding that adds nothing an agent can act on, and the output list is split awkwardly between the first and second sentences.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and the tool's read-only, idempotent nature is annotated. What remains thin is operational: no indication of aggregation cost, partial-failure behavior across three external sources, or expected result size for a broad disease – gaps that matter for an openWorld composite tool but are not fatal.
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?
Coverage is reported as 0%, so the description is the only prose channel, and it only says 'for a given MONDO disease' – it does not restate the MONDO:\d{7} format, note that the single required param is mandatory, or warn that non-MONDO identifiers will fail. The schema's regex pattern does most of the work here, keeping this at a minimum-viable 3 rather than lower.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Map ... therapeutic landscape for a disease') and enumerates concrete outputs: approved drugs, pipeline agents, druggable targets, and a summary. It implicitly separates itself from lookup-style siblings, but never names the neighbors an agent might confuse it with (get_disease_targets, find_drug_repurposing_candidates, compare_disease_target_overlap).
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 closing sentence ('used in business development, competitive intelligence, and R&D portfolio decisions') hints at the intended context but is audience framing, not invocation guidance. There is no explicit when-to-use / when-not-to-use, and no criterion distinguishing this composite landscape tool from the narrower sibling tools that return subsets of the same data.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
phenotype_to_structuresPhenotype to Protein StructuresARead-onlyIdempotent
Map a clinical phenotype to the protein structures of its disease targets.
Pipeline:
Resolve HPO term → associated diseases
For each disease → top protein targets (Open Targets)
For each target → UniProt ID (for AlphaFold retrieval)
Use the returned UniProt IDs with analyze_structural_confidence
to retrieve AlphaFold structural confidence (pLDDT/PAE).
Example: phenotype_to_structures(hpo_id='HP:0002621')
maps Atherosclerosis → disease targets → UniProt IDs.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations indicate readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint. Description adds behavioral context: pipeline steps, resolution from phenotype to diseases to targets, and that it returns UniProt IDs for AlphaFold retrieval. Consistent with annotations. Could mention potential time/network dependency but not required.
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?
Reasonably concise with bullet points and an example. No wasted sentences, but could be slightly tightened (e.g., combine first two lines). Still very usable.
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 complexity (multi-step pipeline, three parameters, output schema exists), the description explains the complete workflow, provides an example, and references a follow-up tool. Output details are covered by output schema. No 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 descriptions already cover all parameters (hpo_id format, disease_limit and targets_per_disease ranges). Description adds value by showing how parameters fit into the pipeline and provides a concrete example, making the interaction understandable beyond raw schema.
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?
Clearly states the tool maps a clinical phenotype to protein structures of disease targets. The pipeline explanation (HPO → diseases → targets → UniProt IDs) makes the specific verb and resource unambiguous. Distinguished from siblings by its multi-step mapping nature.
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?
Provides an example and mentions using the returned UniProt IDs with analyze_structural_confidence, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like lookup_disease or get_disease_targets. No when-not-to-use guidance for the many sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
query_protein_databaseQuery Protein Research DatabaseARead-onlyIdempotent
Recall proteins already stored in the local knowledge graph.
This is a local-recall query, not a live lookup: it returns only proteins that
have previously been written through the knowledge-graph storage API (or
retained from earlier versions of the database). No upstream API is called. To assess a protein that may not be stored yet, use
assess_target_druggability (druggability tier) or
analyze_structural_confidence (pLDDT), which query live sources.
Filters are combined with AND; omit a filter to leave that dimension
unconstrained. Returns a JSON record with the applied query, a
result_count, and the matching proteins rows. The list is empty when
nothing stored matches; an empty result means the local store has no
matching row, not that the protein is absent from upstream biology.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint and openWorldHint=false, but the description adds genuinely new behavioral context: no upstream API is called, results are bounded to what was previously written, and empty output has a specific meaning. It does not mention pagination behavior or whether the query costs anything, which keeps it from a 5.
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?
Front-loaded with the core definition and the local-vs-live distinction, with no filler sentences. It is slightly verbose, with a parenthetical about earlier database versions and repeated empty-result framing, but every element contributes.
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?
Annotations cover the safety profile and an output schema covers the return shape, so the description's remaining job is disambiguation and empty-result interpretation, both of which it handles thoroughly. For a read-only filtered-list tool, nothing an agent needs to call it correctly is missing.
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?
Context reports 0% schema description coverage (the filters are nested under the required `params` wrapper), so the description must compensate, and it does explain the key non-obvious semantics: filters AND together and an omitted filter leaves that dimension unconstrained. It never names the individual filters (limit, min_plddt, druggability_tier) or their ranges, so an agent still needs the schema for the actual knobs.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Recall proteins already stored in the local knowledge graph') and immediately scopes it as local-recall rather than live lookup. It names the specific siblings it is not (assess_target_druggability, analyze_structural_confidence), so it is distinguishable from the 29 other tools without opening a schema.
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?
Gives an explicit when/when-not split: use this for stored proteins, use the two named live-source tools for proteins that may not be stored yet. It also states that an empty result means 'not in local store,' not 'absent from biology,' which prevents a common misuse of the result.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
query_variant_databaseQuery Variant Research DatabaseARead-onlyIdempotent
Search the local knowledge graph for stored variants.
Returns variants matching the filter criteria. No upstream API calls are made — all data is served from the local SQLite knowledge graph, which is populated only through explicit writes to the knowledge-graph storage API. Historical SQLite files may retain illustrative rows from older versions; these should not be interpreted as independently verified biology.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint/idempotentHint/openWorldHint=false, so the bar is lower, but the description adds real value beyond them: no upstream API calls, data served from local SQLite, population only via the knowledge-graph write API, and an explicit caveat that legacy rows may be illustrative rather than verified biology. That provenance warning is exactly the kind of context annotations cannot carry.
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?
Four short sentences, front-loaded with the action, then reading behavior, then the provenance caveat an agent most needs before trusting results. Nothing is repeated from the schema or annotations.
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?
An output schema exists so return shape need not be explained, and the read-only annotations carry the safety profile. The description covers the source-of-truth question well; the only omission is anything about result ordering, empty-result meaning, or how the nested filters interact.
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 top-level 'params' wrapper has no schema description (reported coverage 0% at that level), and the description says nothing about any filter — gene, tier, min_am_score, max_gnomad_af, clinvar_class, limit — nor how filters combine. It does not compensate for the coverage gap; an agent must read the nested properties to learn anything. Nested property descriptions exist, which prevents a score of 1.
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 first sentence states a specific verb and resource ('Search the local knowledge graph for stored variants') and the second restates the return behavior. This clearly separates it from compute-oriented siblings like triage_variant_3d or classify_variant_acmg, though no sibling is named explicitly.
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?
Usage is only implied: the note that data is local and populated only through explicit writes tells an agent that a miss means nothing was stored rather than that the query was wrong. There is no explicit when-to-use versus when-to-use-an-alternative guidance, and no exclusion of other variant tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
resolve_icd10_to_mondoICD-10 to MONDO ResolverARead-onlyIdempotent
Resolve an ICD-10 clinical code to MONDO disease ontology terms.
Enables integration between clinical / EHR data (which uses ICD-10) and the research-grade MONDO ontology used by Open Targets, HPO, and this MCP.
Example: resolve_icd10_to_mondo(icd10_code='I21.0')
maps ST-elevation MI (ICD-10) to MONDO coronary disease terms.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=true. The description adds context about the mapping purpose and provides an example, but does not disclose any additional behavioral traits such as error behavior or rate limits. With strong annotations, the description is adequate.
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 4 sentences, starting with the core purpose, followed by context and an example. It is appropriately sized with no superfluous text, though the example could be more compactly integrated.
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 presence of an output schema (not shown but indicated as true), the description does not need to explain return values. It covers purpose, integration context, and usage example. It lacks information about error handling or code format validation, but for a simple mapping tool with annotations, it is sufficiently complete.
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 already includes a description for 'icd10_code' with format and example values. The description reinforces this with an example call but does not add new meaning beyond the schema. Schema coverage is effectively high due to the inline description.
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 ('Resolve'), the source resource ('ICD-10 clinical code'), and the target resource ('MONDO disease ontology terms'). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools which focus on other disease/target/phenotype operations like 'analyze_structural_confidence' or 'search_diseases'.
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 explains the context of use: 'integration between clinical / EHR data (which uses ICD-10) and the research-grade MONDO ontology'. It does not explicitly state when not to use or mention alternatives, but the sibling list provides implicit differentiation.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
score_binding_pocket_geometryScore Binding Pocket GeometryARead-onlyIdempotent
Identify and score putative binding pockets from AlphaFold geometry.
Detects pockets with a geometry-only heuristic. Residues in the
inner 60 percent of the structure by distance from the centroid are
taken as the pocket-forming core, then grown greedily into clusters
within an 8 Angstrom radius. A cluster is kept as a putative pocket
when it has at least min_pocket_residues members and a mean pLDDT
of at least 50.
Each pocket reports a radius of gyration (compactness of the pocket residues), a centroid offset (distance of the pocket centroid from the structure centroid; larger means more peripheral), mean pLDDT, and an uncalibrated geometry score. Centroid offset does not measure solvent exposure, cavity validity, or ligand binding. The druggability index runs 0 to 100 and is the sum of four equally weighted 0 to 25 sub-scores: residue count, radius of gyration, mean pLDDT, and centroid offset.
This is a fast, dependency-free pre-screen, not a substitute for a validated pocket detector such as fpocket or P2Rank. It needs no ML model, is fully reproducible from AlphaFold coordinates, and runs in air-gapped deployments.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Goes well beyond annotations by describing the pocket-detection heuristic, residue thresholds, cluster growth, pLDDT cutoff, reported metrics, uncalibrated scoring, and limitations such as centroid offset not measuring solvent exposure or ligand binding. This gives the agent rich behavioral context for a read-only, idempotent computation.
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?
Front-loads the purpose, then moves efficiently through algorithm, output metrics, scoring, and limitations. The length is justified by the scientific complexity, and no sentence is wasted.
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 complex structural-bioinformatics scoring tool, the description is complete enough: annotations cover read-only/idempotent/closed-world behavior, an output schema exists, and the description explains the heuristic, thresholds, scoring, caveats, and intended 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?
The description clarifies that min_pocket_residues is a membership threshold for retaining a putative pocket, adding meaning beyond the schema field name. It does not explain the UniProt accession format, default/range behavior, or other parameter constraints, so compensation for low schema-description coverage is only partial.
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?
States a specific verb and resource: identifying and scoring putative binding pockets from AlphaFold geometry. It clearly scopes the tool as a geometry-only pre-screen, though it does not explicitly distinguish it from related siblings such as assess_target_druggability.
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?
Gives clear usage context: a fast, dependency-free, reproducible pre-screen for AlphaFold coordinates, not a substitute for validated pocket detectors like fpocket or P2Rank. It does not, however, name sibling tools or explicitly state when to choose this over assess_target_druggability.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
search_diseasesSearch Diseases (MONDO)ARead-onlyIdempotent
Search for diseases by name or keyword using the MONDO ontology.
Returns a ranked list of matching diseases with MONDO IDs and cross-references. Useful for resolving a clinical term to a canonical identifier before querying targets or phenotypes.
Example: search_diseases(query='breast cancer', limit=5)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true. Description adds that results are ranked and include MONDO IDs and cross-references, providing useful behavioral context beyond annotations.
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?
Three sentences and an example, no wasted words. Front-loaded with purpose, then use case, then example. 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 simple search tool with two well-described parameters and an output schema (implied), the description explains return format (ranked list, MONDO IDs, cross-references) and use case, making it fully adequate.
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?
Input schema descriptions cover both parameters fully (query and limit), but the description adds an example call with typical values, which aids understanding. Schema coverage is high, so baseline is 3; the example provides additional 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?
Clearly states the tool searches for diseases by name or keyword using the MONDO ontology, distinguishing it from lookup_disease which likely requires an exact ID. The verb 'search' and resource 'diseases (MONDO)' are specific.
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?
Provides explicit use case: 'resolving a clinical term to a canonical identifier before querying targets or phenotypes.' Does not explicitly state when not to use or list alternatives, but context is clear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
synthesize_protein_dossierSynthesize Protein Intelligence DossierARead-only
Generate a complete protein intelligence dossier from 7 data sources.
It assembles disease associations, drug precedent, population constraint, ClinVar variants, and cross-species orthologs for one protein into a single structured record. It composes upstream records and author-defined research heuristics, without issuing clinical conclusions.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Beyond the annotations, the description discloses that the tool composes upstream records and author-defined heuristics across seven sources and does not issue clinical conclusions. This adds useful provenance and scope context, though it does not address cost, latency, or why idempotentHint is false.
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 three sentences and front-loads the core action and output. Every sentence adds relevant scope or behavioral context without repetition.
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 complex aggregation tool with an output schema, the description covers major evidence sources, the single-protein scope, and the non-clinical limitation. It is nearly complete, with the main remaining gap being explicit guidance on choosing this tool over composing sibling calls.
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 description only says the dossier is for 'one protein' and does not explain the required UniProt accession, HGNC symbol, or the depth enum. Although nested schema fields have descriptions, the top-level parameter coverage is effectively undocumented in the description and the description does not compensate.
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 uses a specific verb and resource: generating a complete protein intelligence dossier from seven data sources, with named evidence categories. It is distinguishable from single-source siblings such as query_protein_database or generate_variant_clinical_report, though it does not explicitly name 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?
Usage is implied: this is the aggregate tool for one protein when a consolidated dossier is needed rather than individual queries. However, the description gives no explicit when-to-use/when-not guidance and does not mention alternatives or prerequisites.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
triage_variant_3dVariant 3-D Structural TriageARead-onlyIdempotent
Retrieve source-reported variant evidence for research.
Fuses the upstream signals this tool currently wires into a single prioritised report:
Pathogenicity — ClinVar interpretation + review status. The
alphamissense_score/alphamissense_interpretationfields are alwaysnull/ "Not available" here: AlphaMissense is not wired into this tool. For an AlphaMissense pathogenicity score usegenerate_variant_clinical_report.Population genetics — gnomAD LOEUF / pLI gene-constraint scores. Per-variant allele frequencies and the per-ancestry breakdown are not wired into this tool.
Disease associations — a placeholder note pointing at
get_target_diseases(); the Open Targets / MONDO traversal is a roadmap (Wave-3) item.Structural context — a text note pointing at
analyze_structural_confidence(resolve the gene to a UniProt accession first); the AlphaFold pLDDT / PAE join into this report is a roadmap (Wave-3) item.
Returns the legacy pathogenicity_tier key as NOT_ASSESSED. Raw
verified ClinVar classifications remain source-attributed in the
pathogenicity section; they are not converted into a local risk tier.
Gene-relative candidates remain explicitly unverified. AlphaMissense
is not wired into this particular tool. The report is not a calibrated risk estimate.
Example: triage_variant_3d(hgvs='BRCA1:c.181T>G')
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| params | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations cover safety (readOnly/idempotent/openWorld), and the description goes well beyond them: it discloses that alphamissense fields are always null, that pathogenicity_tier is returned as NOT_ASSESSED, that the structural and disease sections are stubs, and that gene-relative candidates stay unverified and the output is not a calibrated risk estimate. That is unusually candid disclosure of degraded/degrading behaviour.
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 purpose is front-loaded and the numbered structure is scannable, but the text is padded with repetition: AlphaMissense is disclaimed three separate times and 'Wave-3 roadmap' is repeated across items 3 and 4. Roughly a third of the prose restates earlier caveats.
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?
An output schema exists, so return values need no elaboration; what the description must supply is the trust profile of the report, and it does: which sections are real, which are stubs, which fields are always null, and how to get the missing data via siblings. Nothing needed to call or interpret it correctly is absent.
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?
Reported schema coverage is 0%, but the description compensates: it gives a worked HGVS example, clarifies that gene-only coordinates cannot verify allele identity, and explains what each flag actually yields (LOEUF/pLI only, a pointer note, a placeholder note). This meaningfully extends the schema, though it never discusses the undocumented 'params' wrapper.
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 opening sentence names a specific verb and resource ('Retrieve source-reported variant evidence') and the numbered list enumerates exactly which signals are fused into the report. It is clearly separable from generate_variant_clinical_report and analyze_structural_confidence, though the '3-D Structural' title oversells a tool whose structural component is only a pointer note.
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?
It explicitly routes each missing capability to the correct sibling: AlphaMissense scoring to generate_variant_clinical_report, structural confidence to analyze_structural_confidence (with the note to resolve a UniProt accession first), and disease context to get_target_diseases(). It does not state the positive case for choosing this tool over query_variant_database or classify_variant_acmg.
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.
4 tool updates
v1.5.9- Changed
assess_target_druggability1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / include_clinical_stage / descriptionPrevious value: -"Include Phase I–III compounds in addition to approved drugs."New value: +"Include clinical-stage compounds (ChEMBL Early Phase 1 through Phase III) in addition to approved drugs."
- Changed
classify_variant_acmg1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / hgvs / descriptionPrevious value: -"HGVS expression for classification, e.g. 'BRCA1:c.181T>G'."New value: +"HGVS expression for unassessed evidence review. Gene-relative terms can find unverified ClinVar candidates; include a versioned RefSeq transcript for exact transcript-text matching."
- Changed
generate_variant_clinical_report1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / hgvs / descriptionPrevious value: -"HGVS expression — gene-relative (preferred): 'BRCA1:c.181T>G'; or RefSeq-based: 'NM_007294.3:c.181T>G'."New value: +"HGVS expression. Gene-relative 'BRCA1:c.181T>G' is candidate discovery only; a versioned transcript such as 'NM_007294.4:c.181T>G' permits exact transcript-text matching, not an independent clinical allele validation."
- Changed
triage_variant_3d1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / hgvs / descriptionPrevious value: -"HGVS variant expression. Supports coding DNA notation e.g. 'BRCA1:c.181T>G', 'TP53:c.817C>T', or genomic e.g. 'chr17:g.43094692G>A'."New value: +"HGVS variant expression, e.g. 'BRCA1:c.181T>G' for candidate discovery or 'NM_007294.4(BRCA1):c.181T>G' for versioned-transcript identity matching. Gene-only coordinates cannot verify allele identity."
2 tool updates
v1.5.7- Removed
get_orphan_disease_atlas - Changed
lookup_disease1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / mondo_id / descriptionPrevious value: -"MONDO disease identifier, e.g. 'MONDO:0004995'."New value: +"MONDO disease identifier, e.g. 'MONDO:0005010'."
8 tool updates
v1.5.2- Changed
analyze_structural_confidence2 fields changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / descriptionPrevious value: -"UniProt accession, e.g. 'P38398' (BRCA1)."New value: +"UniProt accession (6/10 characters), optionally with isoform suffix (e.g. P04637-2)." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})(?:-[1-9][0-9]*)?$"
- Changed
assess_target_druggability1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})$"
- Changed
compute_topology_fingerprint2 fields changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / descriptionPrevious value: -"UniProt accession, e.g. 'P38398' (BRCA1)."New value: +"UniProt accession (6/10 characters), optionally with isoform suffix (e.g. P04637-2)." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})(?:-[1-9][0-9]*)?$"
- Changed
detect_intrinsically_disordered2 fields changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / descriptionPrevious value: -"UniProt accession, e.g. 'P38398' (BRCA1)."New value: +"UniProt accession (6/10 characters), optionally with isoform suffix (e.g. P04637-2)." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})(?:-[1-9][0-9]*)?$"
- Changed
generate_variant_clinical_report3 fields changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / include_literature_evidenceAdded value: +{ + "default": false, + "description": "Opt in to source-attributed PDBe/IUCr text-mined evidence at an explicit UniProt coordinate.", + "type": "boolean" +} - added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / literature_uniprot_idAdded value: +{ + "anyOf": [ + { + "pattern": "^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})$", + "type": "string" + }, + { + "type": "null" + } + ], + "default": null, + "description": "UniProt accession of the explicit residue query; not inferred from HGVS." +} - added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / literature_uniprot_residueAdded value: +{ + "anyOf": [ + { + "minimum": 1, + "type": "integer" + }, + { + "type": "null" + } + ], + "default": null, + "description": "One-based UniProt reference residue; not a PDB or model-local index." +}
- Changed
get_protein_structure1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})(?:-[1-9][0-9]*)?$"
- Changed
score_binding_pocket_geometry1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})(?:-[1-9][0-9]*)?$"
- Changed
synthesize_protein_dossier1 field changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / uniprot_id / patternPrevious value: -"^[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9](?:[A-Z][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9])?$"New value: +"^(?:[OPQ][0-9][A-Z0-9]{3}[0-9]|[A-NR-Z][0-9](?:[A-Z][A-Z0-9]{2}[0-9]){1,2})$"
9 tool updates
v1.4.3- Changed
compare_disease_target_overlap3 fields changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / mondo_id_a / descriptionPrevious value: -"First MONDO disease ID."New value: +"First MONDO disease ID, e.g. 'MONDO:0007254'." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / mondo_id_b / descriptionPrevious value: -"Second MONDO disease ID."New value: +"Second MONDO disease ID to compare against the first." - added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / target_limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Top targets per disease used to build the two overlap sets (1–50)."
- Changed
export_research_dataset1 field changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / limit_per_table / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum rows to export per table (1–50000)."
- Changed
get_disease_targets1 field changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum top targets to return (1–100)."
- Added
get_protein_structure - Changed
get_target_diseases1 field changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum top diseases to return (1–100)."
- Changed
lookup_phenotype1 field changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / disease_limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum associated diseases to return (1–100)."
- Changed
phenotype_to_structures2 fields changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / disease_limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum diseases to expand from the phenotype (1–20)." - added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / targets_per_disease / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum targets to return per disease (1–20)."
- Changed
query_protein_database3 fields changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / druggability_tier / descriptionPrevious value: -"Druggability tier filter."New value: +"Keep only stored proteins with this druggability tier; omit for any tier." - added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum rows to return (1–500)." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / min_plddt / descriptionPrevious value: -"Minimum mean pLDDT confidence score."New value: +"Minimum stored mean AlphaFold pLDDT (0–100; ≥70 = high confidence)."
- Changed
query_variant_database1 field changed- added
Input schema / properties / params / properties / limit / descriptionAdded value: +"Maximum rows to return (1–500)."
1 tool update
v1.2.0- Changed
triage_variant_3d3 fields changed- changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / include_disease_context / descriptionPrevious value: -"Fetch MONDO disease + Open Targets evidence."New value: +"Add a placeholder disease-context note. The MONDO / Open Targets traversal is a Wave-3 roadmap item (stub)." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / include_gnomad / descriptionPrevious value: -"Fetch population allele frequencies from gnomAD."New value: +"Fetch gnomAD gene-CONSTRAINT scores (LOEUF / pLI) only. Per-variant allele frequencies are not wired into this tool." - changed
Input schema / properties / params / properties / include_structure / descriptionPrevious value: -"Retrieve AlphaFold structure for context."New value: +"Add a pointer note toward structural-confidence analysis. The full AlphaFold pLDDT/PAE join is a Wave-3 roadmap item (not wired into this tool yet)."
29 tool updates
v1.1.8- First observed
analyze_structural_confidence - First observed
assess_target_druggability - First observed
classify_variant_acmg - First observed
compare_disease_target_overlap - First observed
compare_proteins_topologically - First observed
compute_topology_fingerprint - First observed
detect_intrinsically_disordered - First observed
export_research_dataset - First observed
find_drug_gene_network - First observed
find_drug_repurposing_candidates - First observed
find_evolutionary_structural_shifts - First observed
generate_variant_clinical_report - First observed
get_common_disease_targets - First observed
get_disease_targets - First observed
get_gene_phenotype_profile - First observed
get_knowledge_graph_stats - First observed
get_orphan_disease_atlas - First observed
get_target_diseases - First observed
lookup_disease - First observed
lookup_phenotype - First observed
map_disease_drug_landscape - First observed
phenotype_to_structures - First observed
query_protein_database - First observed
query_variant_database - First observed
resolve_icd10_to_mondo - First observed
score_binding_pocket_geometry - First observed
search_diseases - First observed
synthesize_protein_dossier - First observed
triage_variant_3d
TDQS
Scored across 29 tools
Descriptions do explicit work to separate near-neighbours (get_disease_targets vs get_common_disease_targets, find_drug_repurposing_candidates vs map_disease_drug_landscape, get_protein_structure vs the four structure-interpretation tools) and local-recall tools are clearly labelled as non-live. The main residual ambiguity is the variant cluster — triage_variant_3d, generate_variant_clinical_report, and classify_variant_acmg all emit variant reports, with triage_variant_3d admitting placeholders and pointing elsewhere for AlphaMissense. A careful agent can pick correctly, but these three can be confused at a glance.
Every tool is snake_case with an action verb first (get_, query_, lookup_, search_, analyze_, score_, compute_, compare_, find_, generate_, classify_, synthesize_, export_, resolve_, map_, detect_, triage_), and resource nouns are reused consistently across the set. No camelCase or mixed convention appears.
At 29 tools this is the heavy end, though the scope genuinely spans structural analysis, MONDO/HPO ontology, Open Targets/ChEMBL drug work, variant interpretation, and a local knowledge graph. Several local-store utilities (get_knowledge_graph_stats, query_variant_database, query_protein_database, export_research_dataset) are ancillary and inflate the surface for what is largely a read-only research server.
The read/analysis surface is broad and well covered, from structure retrieval through druggability, repurposing, and disease-phenotype traversal. However, the local knowledge graph is queried and exported but never written to — the storage API the descriptions reference is not exposed, leaving a notable dead end — and there is no sequence-level comparison or ligand-level tooling.
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