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Rank rows by a numeric column

dataset_top

The highest (or lowest) rows of the Threewayly dataset by a numeric column — "which is the most/least X".

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
columnYes
ascendingNotrue for the lowest first; default highest first

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  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 provided, the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It does convey the key behaviors: selection of highest/lowest rows by a numeric column. However, it omits defaults (e.g., limit), tie-handling, and details about the returned rows, so significant gaps remain.

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 description is very brief and front-loaded with the core purpose. No words are wasted, though the 'Threewayly' reference could confuse agents expecting a generic dataset tool. Overall, it is efficient but not overly verbose.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given there is no output schema and no annotations, the description is too thin to fully support correct invocation. An agent cannot determine what happens when limit is omitted, whether full row objects are returned, or how to handle non-numeric columns. More behavioral and parameter context is needed.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is only 33%, and the description adds only partial semantics: it clarifies the column must be numeric and hints at ascending/descending order. The limit parameter is completely unexplained, and the schema gives no description for column or limit. The description does not compensate for the low coverage.

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 title and description clearly state the tool ranks rows by a numeric column, returning the highest or lowest values. The 'which is the most/least X' phrasing gives a concrete semantic, and the tool is distinct from siblings like dataset_search or dataset_stats.

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?

No guidance is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as dataset_stats or dataset_row. There is no mention of preferred use cases, exclusions, or relationships to sibling tools.

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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TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

The tools are largely distinct: columns/stats/top/provenance clearly target schema, aggregates, ordering, and metadata. Row/search/compare all return matching rows but differ in exact-match, substring search, and ordered value-list comparison; descriptions are clear enough to avoid misselection.

Naming Consistency4/5

All tools share the dataset_ prefix and use snake_case, making the family obvious and predictable. However, some names are nouns (columns, row, stats, provenance) while others are verbs (compare, search, top), a minor inconsistency.

Tool Count5/5

Seven tools for a single dataset is well-scoped: schema, provenance, exact lookup, search, comparison, stats, and top each earn their place without redundancy.

Completeness4/5

The surface covers the main ways to interrogate the dataset—schema, provenance, exact/contains match, value comparison, numerical summaries, and extremes. It lacks a general multi-column filter or arbitrary sorting, but these are not obvious dead ends for the stated purpose.

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