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Describe a dataset's semantics

describe_dataset
Read-onlyIdempotent

FULL semantics of one dataset: grain (what a row is), field meanings+units, ★TIME-CORRECTNESS rules (knowledge_time_field / point_in_time_safe — read before backtesting), relations for cross-table reasoning, agent_hints (when to use), quant_use (which factors). Args: dataset_id.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataset_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNo
hintNo
tierNo
errorNo
grainNo
name_zhNo
categoryNo
coverageNo
temporalNo
quant_useNo
relationsNo
key_fieldsNo
adjustmentsNo
agent_hintsNo

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the description does not need to restate safety. It adds useful output context by listing time-correctness rules and agent_hints, but does not describe behaviors like error handling or response shape; the output schema covers that.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is one dense, scannable sentence with the main point front-loaded ('FULL semantics of one dataset') and key items listed compactly. The time-correctness warning is flagged with a star and 'read before backtesting', adding priority without bloat.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the rich output schema and single required parameter, the description sufficiently explains what content is returned and when to use it. Nothing critical is missing for an agent deciding between this and similar data tools.

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?

There is one parameter, dataset_id, and the description confirms it via 'Args: dataset_id' while 'one dataset' implies an identifier context. However, schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain how to obtain or format a dataset_id, such as from list_datasets.

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 exactly what the tool does: it returns FULL semantics for one dataset, enumerating grain, fields, time-correctness rules, relations, agent_hints, and quant_use. This content set clearly distinguishes it from siblings like query_dataset or list_datasets.

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 an explicit trigger: read time-correctness rules before backtesting. It does not formally name alternatives or when-not to use it, but the 'before backtesting' context and semantic focus make the intended usage clear.

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

A4/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

The tools are largely distinct: querying, searching, backtesting, risk reads, alerts, memory, and audit functions each have clear homes. A few adjacent pairs (risk_read vs risk_assess, company_health_check vs positioning_read) could be confused, but the descriptions draw explicit boundaries.

Naming Consistency3/5

There are strong consistent clusters like list_*, get_*, run_*, and memory_*, but the *_read suffix alternates with noun-first names like company_health_check, and bare-verb tools like ask, calendar, chart, and screen break the pattern. The naming is readable but not uniform.

Tool Count2/5

Forty tools is well past the 25+ threshold and makes the surface heavy for an agent to navigate, even though the breadth reflects a genuinely wide platform. Several clusters could plausibly be consolidated without losing capability.

Completeness4/5

The tool surface covers the main lifecycle well: discovery, point-in-time querying, filings search and full text, backtesting, research, risk assessment, alerts, memory, approvals, and provenance verification. Minor gaps exist—no strategy management tools, no memory deletion, no bulk export—but agents can work around them.

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