Look a row up by an exact key
dataset_rowThe rows of the Venbix 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 Venbix dataset where a column equals a value exactly (case-insensitive).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | Yes | ||
| column | Yes |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses that matching is exact and case-insensitive and that all matching rows are returned. However, it does not mention behavior for empty results, multiple matches beyond 'rows', ordering, limits, or potential side effects—though this appears to be a read-only lookup.
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?
One short, focused sentence with no filler. The title front-loads the 'exact key' concept, and the description efficiently adds the case-insensitive detail. Every phrase earns its place.
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?
For a simple two-parameter exact-lookup tool, the description is largely adequate: it states what it returns and the matching rule. However, with no output schema, no annotations, and no sibling routing context, an agent still lacks guidance on when exactly to prefer this over dataset_search or what a returned row looks like.
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%, so the description must compensate. It does: 'column' is clearly the field to compare and 'value' is the exact value to match, with the case-insensitive nuance. It adds meaning beyond the bare schema, though it omits details about edge cases or special character handling.
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 clearly identifies the resource (rows of a Venbix dataset) and the matching semantics (exact column-equality, case-insensitive). The title's 'exact key' phrasing helps distinguish this from a broader search, though it does not explicitly name a sibling like dataset_search.
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?
No guidance is given about when to use this tool versus sibling tools such as dataset_search or dataset_compare. The condition 'where a column equals a value exactly' implies an exact-match use case, but there are no explicit usage rules, exclusions, or alternative recommendations.
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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dataset_row, dataset_search, and dataset_compare all retrieve rows by matching values, so an agent could misselect between exact, substring, and multi-value lookups. The descriptions clarify the matching semantics, and the remaining tools are clearly distinct.
All tools share the dataset_ prefix and consistent snake_case, making the family recognizable and predictable. The second part mixes nouns and verbs, but the shared prefix carries the naming pattern well.
Seven tools is well-scoped for a single-dataset query server; each covers a distinct query mode without unnecessary bloat. It sits comfortably in the ideal 3–15 range.
The toolkit covers the full exploration lifecycle: schema discovery, provenance/attribution, exact lookup, substring search, multi-value comparison, numeric statistics, and top/bottom ranking. No major dead ends are apparent for the stated purpose of answering questions about the Venbix dataset.