Look a row up by an exact key
dataset_rowThe rows of the Card Machine Pricing 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 Card Machine Pricing 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 are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. It does disclose the key behavior: matching rows where a column equals a value exactly, case-insensitively. However, it does not describe the return format, whether multiple rows can match, or what happens with invalid columns/missing values.
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?
The description is one short, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It states the dataset, the matching operation, and the main behavioral caveat (case-insensitivity) without any wasted words.
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?
The tool is simple and has only two string parameters, so a one-sentence description is mostly adequate. But with no output schema, the description should at least explicitly state what the call returns; 'the rows...' makes the result inferable but not explicit.
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?
With schema description coverage at 0%, the description tries to compensate by tying 'column' and 'value' to an equality condition, and it adds the case-insensitive behavior. It stops short of explaining which column names are valid or what the 'value' format should be, so semantic coverage is still incomplete.
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 title and description identify a specific verb ('look up') and resource ('Card Machine Pricing dataset'), and the exact-match/case-insensitive phrasing clearly differentiates this from search-oriented siblings like dataset_search. An agent can tell it is an exact-equality lookup rather than a general 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?
The description implies that this tool is appropriate for exact, case-insensitive matching and not for fuzzy or partial search, but it never explicitly names the alternative tool or states when not to use it. The usage context is inferable but not spelled out.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.