Look a row up by an exact key
dataset_rowThe rows of the Buffrota 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 Buffrota 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, and it discloses only one trait: case-insensitive matching. It does not say whether all matching rows or a single row are returned (the tool name/title imply one row while the description says 'The rows'), nor whether results are paginated, ordered, or limited, which matters for a lookup 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 no filler, and the match semantics (the most important detail) are stated up front. It is appropriately sized for a two-parameter lookup, though the specific dataset name 'Buffrota' consumes space that could have carried behavioral detail.
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?
Complexity is low (two required string parameters, no nesting), but there are no annotations and no output schema, so the description should describe the return shape. It indicates rows are returned but says nothing about multiplicity, ordering, limits, or behavior when no row matches, leaving real gaps for an agent to guess at.
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 must define both parameters, and it does add meaning: 'column' is the column whose values are compared and 'value' is the exact (case-insensitive) comparison target, which the bare string schema does not convey. It still omits whether the column must exist, whether the value is coerced to the column's type, and any length/format constraints.
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 clear resource (rows of the Buffrota dataset) and an exact-match filter condition, which an agent can distinguish from the text-oriented 'dataset_search' sibling by the word 'exactly'. It stops short of explicitly naming or excluding any sibling, so it is clear but not sibling-differentiating.
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 only implied: the phrase 'equals a value exactly' signals this is the exact-match lookup as opposed to a fuzzy or full-text search, which lets an agent infer when to prefer it over dataset_search. There is no explicit when-to-use statement, no prerequisites, and no named alternative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.