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Rank rows by a numeric column

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The highest (or lowest) rows of the Capital Gains Tax HQ dataset by a numeric column — "which is the most/least X".

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
columnYes
ascendingNotrue for the lowest first; default highest first

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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 stays silent. It never states that this is a read-only operation, how many rows are returned by default, what happens when the limit is exceeded, or that ranking requires a numeric-typed column (only implied). For a tool with zero structured behavior hints this is a significant gap.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

A single tight sentence that front-loads the ranking behavior. The trailing quoted 'most/least X' framing earns its place as a usage cue, though the em-dash construction is slightly informal.

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?

With no output schema and no annotations, the description should describe the returned shape and the default row count, and it does neither. It is adequate for an agent to pick the tool but leaves meaningful gaps for calling it correctly.

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 only 33%, and the description usefully adds the non-obvious constraint that the column must be numeric and that the ascending flag toggles highest-vs-lowest. It says nothing about the limit parameter's bounds (max 50) or default, which the schema only partially conveys, so it compensates for one gap but not both.

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?

States a specific verb (returns/ranks) and resource (rows of the Capital Gains Tax HQ dataset) plus the operative constraint (by a numeric column, highest or lowest). It is clearly distinguishable from dataset_row and dataset_search by its ranking semantics, though it never names those siblings.

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 phrase 'which is the most/least X' gives a recognizable use-case trigger, which is better than nothing. However, there is no explicit when-not guidance, no mention of how this differs from dataset_stats or dataset_compare, and no note on when to prefer dataset_row for a simple lookup.

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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