Search By Disciplinary Core Idea
search_by_disciplinary_core_ideaFind all NGSS standards using a specific Disciplinary Core Idea (DCI). Examples: "Definitions of Energy", "Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems", "Weather and Climate"
When to Use
Use this tool when you need to find all ngss standards using a specific disciplinary core idea (dci). examples: "definitions of energy", "interdependent relationships in ecosystems", "weather and climate". This is part of the NGSS Standards provider on xpay✦.
MCP Connection
Connect to xpay✦ to access this tool (and 7+ others):
{
"mcpServers": {
"xpay": {
"url": "https://mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
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claude mcp add --transport http xpay "https://mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_API_KEY"
How to Execute
Use the xpay✦ meta-tools to run this tool:
xpay_details— Get full input schema:xpay_details("ngss-standards/search_by_disciplinary_core_idea")xpay_run— Execute:xpay_run("ngss-standards/search_by_disciplinary_core_idea", { ...inputs })
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
detail_level | string | No | Response detail level: minimal (code, topic, PE 50 chars), summary (+ keywords top 3, PE 150 chars), full (complete standard) |
dci | string | Yes | Disciplinary Core Idea name |
Pricing
- Cost: $0.01/call
- Balance check: Use
xpay_balanceto check remaining credits - Get your API key at xpay.tools — $5 free credits included
Related Skills
- NGSS Standards (all tools) — 8 tools
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- Search By Practice — $0.01/call
Links
- Tool page: https://xpay.tools/ngss-standards/search-by-disciplinary-core-idea/
- Provider: https://xpay.tools/ngss-standards/
- All tools: https://xpay.tools/explore
How to Execute
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
detail_level | string | No | Response detail level: minimal (code, topic, PE 50 chars), summary (+ keywords top 3, PE 150 chars), full (complete standard) |
dci | string | Yes | Disciplinary Core Idea name |
Install Skill
Pricing
Cost
$0.01/call
Model
Flat rate
Provider
NGSS Standards

