opendatasoft_universal_inspect_dataset

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only inspection but does not explicitly state so, nor mention any side effects, permissions, limitations, or output format. This is a significant gap for an inspection tool.

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 a single sentence, which is appropriately brief, but it is under-specified rather than concise in an effective way. It does not waste words, but it also does not earn its place by conveying necessary information. A balanced description would be longer but more informative.

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 tool with only two parameters and no output schema, the description should at least explain what the inspection returns and how it differs from similar tools. It is incomplete, offering no context about the dataset schema structure, possible error cases, or usage scenarios.

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?

The schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate by explaining the parameters. It fails to clarify what 'dataset' and 'portal_url' refer to, their expected formats, or how they interact. The description adds no meaning beyond the parameter names themselves.

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 states the tool inspects a dataset schema on an OpenDataSoft portal. The verb 'inspect' and resource 'dataset schema' are specific, but it does not distinguish itself from the sibling 'check_schema', which might serve a similar purpose.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'check_schema' or 'get_sources'. The description does not mention any context in which this tool is preferred, nor any exclusions or prerequisites.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.