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TDQS

A4.3/5.0

Scored across 4 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: full-text newspaper search (search_newspapers), catalog metadata search across media types (search_items), record retrieval by identifier (get_item), and collection browsing (list_collections). The descriptions explicitly cross-reference each other to prevent confusion, such as noting that search_items should be used for titles/creators while search_newspapers is for printed text.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case: search_newspapers, search_items, get_item, list_collections. The naming convention is uniform and predictable, making it easy to infer tool behavior from names alone.

Tool Count5/5

With just 4 tools, the server is well-scoped for its purpose. It covers the essential operations for searching, retrieving, and browsing Library of Congress resources without unnecessary bloat. Each tool earns its place as a distinct and necessary part of the workflow.

Completeness4/5

The tool surface covers the core workflows: search both full-text newspapers and catalog metadata, retrieve detailed records, and discover curated collections. Minor gaps exist, such as no dedicated tool for viewing collection details or listing all newspapers, but these can be worked around using existing filters and get_item.

Maintenance

ActivityActive
ResponsivenessWithin a week

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