Look a row up by an exact key
dataset_rowThe rows of the Strength Standards Calc 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 Strength Standards Calc 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 exist, so the description carries the full burden. It usefully discloses two behavioral traits beyond the schema: matching is case-insensitive and the result is potentially plural ('the rows'). It says nothing about behavior on zero matches, duplicates, return shape, or limits, which for an unannotated tool leaves a notable gap.
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 sentence with no filler, and the dataset scope and matching mode are front-loaded. It is grammatically a fragment rather than a complete statement, but nothing is wasted.
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 annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter coverage, this thin one-line description leaves too much unspecified for a lookup tool: return format, empty-result behavior, and how to obtain valid column names are all unaddressed. An agent would need to consult sibling tools to call it reliably.
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% for both parameters, so the description must compensate and largely does not. It conveys only the tautological idea that 'column' names a column and 'value' is the thing compared; it never clarifies whether 'column' must be a valid name (e.g. from dataset_columns), whether value strings cover numeric columns, or any formatting constraints.
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 names the exact resource (rows of the Strength Standards Calc dataset) and the precise matching semantics (column equals value exactly, case-insensitive), so an agent can tell it apart from fuzzy siblings like dataset_search. It is a noun phrase rather than a verb+resource sentence and never names the alternative it contrasts with, keeping it out of the top band.
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?
Usage is only implied: the 'equals a value exactly (case-insensitive)' phrasing signals an exact-match lookup as opposed to a broader search, which hints at when to prefer this over dataset_search. However, no alternative tool is named and no conditions or prerequisites are stated, leaving the agent to infer the routing.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.