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Look a row up by an exact key

dataset_row

The rows of the Clientvo 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, the description carries the burden and does disclose one genuine behavioral trait: case-insensitive exact matching. However, it says nothing about behavior on zero matches, whether a single row or many rows are returned, or any limits. It is a reasonable but incomplete disclosure.

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?

A single sentence with zero filler; every phrase ('where a column equals', 'value exactly', 'case-insensitive') carries meaning and the core matching semantic is front-loaded. This is appropriately sized for a simple two-parameter lookup tool.

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 two-parameter tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the core lookup contract, and the plural 'rows' hints at a multi-row return. It omits error/no-match behavior and return format, but for a simple query tool the essential context is present.

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. It maps both parameters to the operation: 'column' is the field being checked and 'value' is the exact value to match. This is enough to infer the parameters' roles, though no extra detail like type formats or edge cases is provided.

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: it looks up rows in the Clientvo dataset by matching a column against an exact value. The phrase 'exactly (case-insensitive)' sharpens the semantics beyond the tool name. It doesn't explicitly distinguish this from sibling dataset_search, but the 'exact key' framing in the title gives enough separation.

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?

No guidance is given on when to prefer this tool over siblings like dataset_search, dataset_columns, or dataset_compare. The exact-vs-fuzzy distinction from dataset_search is implied but never stated, so an agent must infer the selection criteria on its own.

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

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Each tool maps to a clear query type (schema, metadata, exact lookup, substring search, multi-value compare, stats, top-N) with only minor overlap between dataset_row and dataset_compare for single-value filtering. The examples in the descriptions help an agent choose correctly.

Naming Consistency5/5

All seven tools share the dataset_ prefix and use consistent snake_case with a noun/operation suffix (columns, compare, provenance, row, search, stats, top). This creates a predictable pattern that is easy to extend and select from.

Tool Count5/5

Seven tools is appropriate for a dataset query server: enough to cover common exploration tasks without being overwhelming. Each tool has a distinct role, so the count feels well-scoped rather than padded.

Completeness4/5

The set covers schema discovery, provenance, exact and fuzzy lookup, comparisons, numeric aggregates, and top/bottom queries — the core operations for a single dataset Q&A server. It lacks a direct 'count rows matching a filter' or distinct-values tool, but agents can work around those with existing tools.

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