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dataset_row

The rows of the Crypto Exchange Compare HQ 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.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does disclose one genuinely useful trait, that matching is exact and case-insensitive, but says nothing about result limits, ordering, pagination, or what happens when no row matches or the column name is invalid.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler: the matching rule and its case-insensitive caveat are both stated. Wording is slightly convoluted ('The rows of the X dataset where...') but nothing is wasted.

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 read tool with no output schema and no annotations, an agent still lacks the return shape (row objects? a single row?), result caps, and error behavior when the column does not exist. The statement of the exact-match, case-insensitive rule is the main substance the description contributes.

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 coverage is 0%, so both parameters ('column' and 'value') are documented only by the description. It correctly conveys that 'value' is compared for equality against the named 'column' and that the comparison is case-insensitive, which partially compensates, but it does not clarify whether 'column' must be an exact schema column name or whether match/name casing matters.

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 operation on a specific resource: rows of the 'Crypto Exchange Compare HQ' dataset filtered by an exact column/value match. It is clear what the tool does, though it does not distinguish itself from the sibling dataset_search, which an agent would likely consider interchangeable for this kind of lookup.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance and no mention of alternatives. The phrase 'equals a value exactly' implicitly contrasts with a fuzzy/full-text search such as dataset_search, but the description never names that sibling or states the condition under which an agent should choose one over the other.

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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