Look a row up by an exact key
dataset_rowThe rows of the Rechner HQ 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 Rechner HQ 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 burden. It usefully discloses exact-match, case-insensitive matching semantics, but says nothing about return shape, result limits, or behavior when the column does not exist.
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 compact sentence with no filler, and the key constraint (exact, case-insensitive equality on a named dataset) is front-loaded. It is a fragment rather than a full sentence but loses nothing.
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?
With no output schema and no annotations, the description must cover more than it does: it never states whether the result is a list, how many rows may come back, or what happens on a miss. For a lookup tool this leaves core calling behavior unspecified.
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% — both parameters are bare strings with only minLength. The description partially compensates by explaining that 'column' identifies the dataset column and 'value' the equality target, and adds the case-insensitive matching rule, which the schema does not convey.
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 states a specific operation: returning rows of the 'Rechner HQ dataset' where a column equals a value. It is a clear verb+resource statement, but it does not distinguish this exact-key lookup from the sibling dataset_search, so an agent cannot confidently route between them.
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?
There is no explicit when-to-use guidance and no mention of alternatives, even though dataset_search exists as an obvious sibling. The 'exactly (case-insensitive)' phrasing hints at usage but never states when this tool is preferable to a search.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.