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Look a row up by an exact key

dataset_row

The rows of the Amortlane dataset where a column equals a value exactly (case-insensitive).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
valueYes
columnYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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 does disclose the key behavioral trait, case-insensitive exact matching, which is valuable for a lookup tool. However, it does not state edge-case behavior such as what happens when no rows match, whether multiple rows are returned, or whether column names are validated; no output schema exists to fill these 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 a single dense sentence with no filler words. Every element — dataset scope, match condition, and case-insensitivity — earns its place and 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 two-parameter read tool, the description is mostly adequate, but with no output schema it must explain return behavior and does not. It does not mention whether a single row or multiple rows are returned, what happens on no match, or how column names are specified. The simplicity of the tool keeps this from being a lower score.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for parameter meaning, and it partially does: 'where a column equals a value exactly' explains that `column` names a dataset field and `value` is the comparison target. The parameter names are already self-descriptive, but the description offers no examples, format requirements, or clarification that `column` must be an existing column name.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a clear verb+resource+condition: it returns rows of the Amortlane dataset where a column equals a value exactly. The title reinforces the purpose as an exact-key row lookup. It does not explicitly name a sibling, but the 'exact' vs. 'search' contrast with dataset_search is implicit, so it falls just short of full differentiation.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus dataset_search or other siblings. The word 'exact' hints at the intended use case, but there is no when-to-use/when-not-to-use statement or exclusion of alternatives. An agent must infer selection criteria from the tool name and sibling list.

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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TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

dataset_row, dataset_compare, and dataset_search all retrieve rows and could be confused at first, but their descriptions clearly separate exact equality, multi-value ordered comparison, and substring search. The other tools are distinct in purpose.

Naming Consistency3/5

All tools share a dataset_ prefix in snake_case, which aids recognition, but the suffix mixes nouns like columns, row, stats, and provenance with verbs like compare and search. There is no consistent verb_noun pattern across the set.

Tool Count5/5

Seven tools is well-scoped for a single-dataset query server. Each tool addresses a distinct class of question, from schema and provenance to exact lookup, search, comparison, stats, and ranking.

Completeness5/5

The toolset covers the full read-only query lifecycle for the Amortlane dataset: schema discovery, provenance, exact and fuzzy retrieval, multi-value comparisons, numeric aggregation, and top/bottom ranking. No critical operation appears missing for typical analytical workflows.

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