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get_scene

Use when asked for a chart, still or short clip of a figure you can cite: returns the data to DRAW one scene, nothing rendered.

Today one scene exists, "ireland-builds" (Ireland's homes
granted permission, with a commencement notice and completed, by quarter from 2018Q1). The licence DIFFERS BY STAGE (see `licence.stages`): a stage whose licence is unconfirmed or
ShareAlike is withheld (its cells are absences, not zeros) and the licence line names its holder. You get rows, a table twin, alt text, notes, `absences` (a missing figure is a typed
absence, never a zero), the licence block, `scene_hash`, a `receipt` and the canonical URL. YOU draw it, and the last frame must match the table. Print the `scene_hash` and the licence
`line` in the first, middle and last frame, quote only numbers that are in `rows`, do not loop, and keep the "stages are not a cohort" note. `purpose` is "analytical" (default) or
"promotional": a promotional use of a source whose licence forbids advertising is refused (licence_refused). `vintage` (ISO date) omitted = the current data; an earlier vintage is
not stored and returns unknown_vintage. Example: get_scene(scene_id="ireland-builds").

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
countryNoireland
purposeNoanalytical
vintageNo
scene_idNoireland-builds

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden and does so thoroughly: it explains licence-by-stage withholding, absences versus zeros, promotional-licence refusal, unknown vintage behavior, and the returned artifacts including rows, table twin, alt text, notes, absences, licence block, scene_hash, receipt, and canonical URL.

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?

The first sentence is front-loaded and the description is dense with operational constraints rather than filler. It is long, but most sentences carry necessary behavioural or licence information; the agent-facing drawing instructions are useful though slightly overpacked.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be fully explained, but the description still covers the key artifacts and failure modes. The main gap is the undocumented country parameter and the absence of explicit sibling routing guidance.

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 explains purpose modes and the licence_refused outcome, explains vintage omission and unknown_vintage, and gives a scene_id example, but it never mentions the country parameter at all.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb and resource: it returns the data needed to DRAW one scene and explicitly says nothing is rendered. It also names the existing scene and makes the chart/still/clip use case concrete, so an agent can distinguish it from query or comparison tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives a clear triggering condition: use when asked for a chart, still, or short clip of a citable figure. It also explains purpose and vintage constraints, but it does not explicitly name sibling alternatives such as query_data or compare where those might be preferable.

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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