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  • Latest release: v0.1.0

  • Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool targets a distinct bioscience database: PubMed for literature, AlphaFold for protein structure, Ensembl for gene info, and ChEMBL for molecules. There is no overlap in purpose or resource.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern: search_literature, get_protein_structure, get_gene_info, get_chembl_molecule. The verbs 'search' and 'get' are used predictably based on the action performed.

    Tool Count5/5

    With just 4 tools, the server is carefully scoped to cover the most common bioscience queries. This is within the ideal range and each tool earns its place.

    Completeness4/5

    The set covers literature search, gene lookup, protein structure, and molecule search, providing a solid foundation for bioscience research. Missing features like variant or pathway lookup are minor gaps rather than critical dead ends.

  • Average 4.1/5 across 4 of 4 tools scored.

    See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.

    • No community issues in the last 6 months
    • 8 commits in the last 12 weeks
    • No stable releases found
    • No critical vulnerability alerts
    • No high-severity vulnerability alerts
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How is the quality score calculated?

The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).

Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.

Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).

Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.

Tool Scores

  • Behavior2/5

    Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

    With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states it performs a search, but does not describe return behavior, potential multiplicity, rate limits, or read-only nature. This lack of detail leaves the agent uncertain about side effects and result scope.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is brief and well-structured, with a single-sentence purpose followed by a clear Args section. Every word earns its place, and the information is front-loaded.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness3/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    For a simple one-parameter search tool with an output schema present, the description is mostly sufficient but has gaps: it does not specify what kind of results are returned (though the output schema may cover this), and it contains a slight inconsistency between 'SMILES' in the main description and 'ID' in the Args section, which could confuse the agent.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters4/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    The schema only defines the 'query' field as a string, and there are no schema descriptions (0% coverage). The description compensates by stating the query can be a compound name (with example 'aspirin') or ID, and the main description also mentions SMILES, adding practical meaning beyond the raw schema.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states the action ('Search'), the resource ('ChEMBL database'), and the object ('molecules and drugs'), with accepted input types ('name or SMILES'). It distinctly differentiates from sibling tools by targeting molecule/drug data rather than literature, protein structures, or gene info.

    Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

    Usage Guidelines4/5

    Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

    The description provides clear context that this tool is for finding molecule/drug information via ChEMBL, which implicitly tells the agent when to use it versus sibling tools. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusion cases, stopping short of the highest rating.

    Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

  • Behavior3/5

    Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

    Without annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the source (Ensembl) and that it retrieves gene details and coordinates, implying a read-only operation, but it does not disclose potential issues like rate limits, authentication, or behavior for invalid gene symbols. The presence of an output schema covers return format, but other behavioral traits remain unspecified.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is brief and stays on point: one sentence for purpose and a short list of parameters. All text serves a purpose with no filler.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness4/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    For a simple read-only lookup with two parameters and an output schema, the description covers the essential function and parameter meanings. It does not address usage alternatives or edge cases, but given the low complexity and abundant schema information, it is adequately complete.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters4/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    The schema provides only types and defaults with no descriptions, so the description must compensate. It explains both parameters: gene_symbol is the gene name with an example, and species is the species name with a default. This adds meaningful context beyond the schema, though species could use an example or valid values.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states the tool's function with a specific verb ('look up') and a resource ('Ensembl'), and mentions both gene details and genomic coordinates. This distinguishes it from sibling tools that focus on literature, protein structure, and ChEMBL molecules.

    Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

    Usage Guidelines3/5

    Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

    The description does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus its siblings, but the purpose is distinct and inferable from the name and description. No exclusions are provided, so the usage context is implied rather than explicit.

    Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

  • Behavior3/5

    Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

    No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses that the tool fetches metadata and pLDDT scores, implying a read-only operation, but does not mention error behavior, prerequisites, or any side effects. It adds some behavioral context but lacks depth.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is extremely concise: one purpose sentence and one annotated parameter block. No filler or redundant content, making it easily scannable for an agent.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness5/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Given the simplicity (single parameter), the presence of an output schema, and the clear purpose statement, the description is complete. It does not need to describe return values since the output schema likely covers that, and the input is fully specified.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters5/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    The input schema has 0% description coverage, but the description compensates with an 'Args' section that explains uniprot_id as a UniProt accession ID and provides a concrete example ('P00533' for EGFR). This fully clarifies the parameter's meaning and format.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states the tool's function with a specific verb and resource: 'Fetch AlphaFold 3D protein structure metadata and pLDDT confidence scores.' This is distinct from sibling tools like search_literature or get_gene_info, as it focuses on structure data.

    Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

    Usage Guidelines3/5

    Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

    The description implies usage when protein structure data is needed, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or mention any exclusions. It provides no guidance on complementary or alternative tools, so usage context is only implied.

    Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

  • Behavior3/5

    Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

    No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It transparently states that the tool searches PubMed and fetches abstracts, covering the core behavior. However, it does not mention whether the tool is read-only, any rate limits, or limitations like only returning metadata rather than full text. This is adequate but leaves some gaps.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is concise and well-structured. It opens with a one-sentence purpose, followed by a brief usage tip, and then a clear two-item argument list. Every sentence earns its place without unnecessary fluff.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness4/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Given the simplicity of the tool (two parameters) and the presence of an output schema, the description is nearly complete. It states the source (PubMed), the purpose (search literature), and the return type (abstracts). It could be improved by noting that it is limited to PubMed and does not fetch full articles, but overall it is sufficient for a basic search tool.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters4/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    The description includes an 'Args' section that explains both parameters: query with an example ('KRAS lung cancer') and max_results as 'Maximum number of papers to return.' This compensates for the schema's lack of property descriptions (0% coverage) and provides additional meaning beyond names and the default value.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states the tool's function with a specific verb and resource: 'Search PubMed for biomedical literature and fetch abstracts.' It distinguishes itself from sibling tools (which focus on protein structures, genes, and molecules) by explicitly mentioning biomedical literature search.

    Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

    Usage Guidelines4/5

    Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

    The description provides clear usage context by stating it is 'Useful for finding the latest research on diseases, drugs, or genes.' While it does not explicitly mention when not to use it or list alternatives, the sibling tools are clearly focused on different domains, making the appropriate use case evident.

    Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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