Look a row up by an exact key
dataset_rowThe rows of the Bank Code Lookup dataset where a column equals a value exactly (case-insensitive).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | Yes | ||
| column | Yes |
dataset_rowThe rows of the Bank Code Lookup dataset where a column equals a value exactly (case-insensitive).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | Yes | ||
| column | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses the case-insensitive matching semantics, but says nothing about what is returned (single row vs many), result limits, or error behavior when no match exists — gaps that matter for an un-annotated read tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single well-formed sentence with the dataset and the matching rule front-loaded. Nothing is wasted, though it is arguably under-specified rather than genuinely concise.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With no output schema and no annotations, the description must explain the return shape, and it does not. An agent knows how to match but not what it receives back or what columns exist, which is thin for a two-parameter lookup tool in a family of dataset tools.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description is the only source of meaning. It does clarify that 'column' selects a dataset column and 'value' is compared to it case-insensitively, but it does not say what column names are valid or constrain the value format, leaving both parameters only partially explained.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description names a specific verb+resource (return the rows of the Bank Code Lookup dataset) and pins the matching rule (column equals a value exactly, case-insensitive). It reads as a clear exact-match lookup, contrasting implicitly with the fuzzier dataset_search sibling, though it never names that sibling to make the distinction explicit.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Usage is implied rather than stated: 'exactly (case-insensitive)' signals this is the exact-match path versus a search tool. There is no explicit when-to-use, when-not, or named alternative among the nine sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.