Get complete detail for a specific regulation entry including full summary, affected law or code section, effective date, and source document link. Data is sourced from the Federal Register and IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entry_id | Yes |
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 adds useful context about data sourcing (Federal Register and IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin) and lists return fields, but it doesn't mention error conditions, authentication requirements, or explicitly state this is a read-only operation. Moderate disclosure.
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?
The description is two concise sentences. It front-loads the primary action and outcome ('Get complete detail for a specific regulation entry'), with no redundant or filler phrases.
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?
For a simple get-by-ID tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers the essential return fields and data source. It is mostly complete, though it could mention what happens when the ID is invalid or not found, which is a minor gap.
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?
The schema has one required parameter entry_id with 0% description coverage. The description mentions 'specific regulation entry' but does not clarify what entry_id looks like (e.g., format, example, or how to obtain it). Since schema coverage is low, the description was expected to compensate but does not.
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 uses a specific verb 'Get complete detail' and clearly identifies the resource ('specific regulation entry'). It lists the included fields (full summary, affected law, effective date, source link), which distinguishes it from siblings like search_regulations (search) and preview_regulations (preview).
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?
The description makes it clear this tool is for retrieving details for a specific regulation entry, implying you need an entry_id. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this versus alternatives (e.g., 'use search_regulations to find entries first') or provide exclusion scenarios. Still, the context is strong enough for a 4.
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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get_recent_by_impact and preview_regulations both return recent regulatory changes, potentially confusing an agent selecting between them. The other tools are clearly distinct: search_regulations for filtered queries and get_regulation_detail for specifics.
Most tools follow a verb_noun pattern (get_regulation_detail, preview_regulations, search_regulations). get_recent_by_impact deviates slightly with its qualifier, but the verb-led naming remains predictable.
Four tools is well-scoped for a read-only regulatory signal service, covering discovery, search, and detail without unnecessary bloat.
The domain is regulatory lookup, and the set covers searching, listing recent items, and retrieving full details. Missing CRUD is appropriate for a read-only service, so no gaps.