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Read-onlyIdempotent

Query records from a Angers Loire Métropole Open Data dataset with ODSQL. Filter (where), aggregate (group_by/select), sort (order_by), paginate (limit/offset).

Example tool call

This call uses example arguments supplied in the tool’s input schema.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "limit": 20,
      "dataset_id": "bus-stops-angers"
    },
    "name": "query"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMax records (1-100, default 20).
queryNoFree-text keyword across all fields (optional).
whereNoODSQL filter, e.g. `year >= 2020 AND city = "Paris"` (overrides query).
offsetNoPagination offset (default 0).
selectNoODSQL select/aggregation, e.g. `count(*) as n, sum(amount)`.
group_byNoODSQL group_by field(s).
order_byNoSort, e.g. `date desc`.
dataset_idYesDataset id from search_datasets.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive, open-world execution, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing about the response shape, result caps, or error behavior, and there is no output schema to compensate, leaving a notable gap for an 8-parameter query tool.

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?

Two tight sentences, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with the operation list compactly parenthesized. No filler, though the parenthetical grouping borders on restating parameter names.

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?

With full schema coverage and two worked examples in the schema, an agent can construct calls correctly from the definition. The missing piece is any hint about what the result set looks like, which matters since no output schema exists.

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 100%, so all parameters are documented inline, including the important where-overrides-query rule. The description only re-groups those parameters into filter/aggregate/sort/paginate, adding minimal meaning beyond the schema itself.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb (query) and resource (records from an Angers Loire Métropole Open Data dataset) and enumerates the ODSQL operations supported. It does not, however, distinguish itself from likely siblings like search_datasets or search_within, leaving the agent to infer the boundary.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies the tool is for structured/aggregated querying, but never says when to prefer it over search_datasets (discovery) or search_within. No exclusions or prerequisites are stated; usage context is inferred only.

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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