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Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_chapterA | Read one Tao Te Ching chapter with Chinese text, James Legge public-domain translation, and line pairs. Use this when a user asks about a chapter or wants a source-aware reading. |
| search_chaptersA | Find chapters by a word or phrase in the title, Chinese text, or Legge translation. This is a lightweight local search, not a claim about canonical interpretation. |
| get_reflectionB | Return a grounded reflection prompt connected to one or more chapters. The prompt invites agency and does not diagnose or replace professional care. |
| list_topicsA | List practical Tao reading paths and their chapter numbers. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 4 tools
Each tool targets a distinct action: reading a specific chapter, searching across texts, generating a reflection, and listing reading paths. There is no functional overlap between any of the four tools.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern: get_chapter, search_chapters, get_reflection, list_topics. The verbs are specific and uniform, making the API predictable.
Four tools is well-scoped for a focused Tao Te Ching reading assistant. Each tool serves a clear purpose without unnecessary surface area or missing essential operations.
The tool set covers the core needs of the domain: retrieving chapters, searching content, guided reflection, and topical navigation. There are no obvious dead ends or missing lifecycle steps for the stated purpose.