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load_csv_folder

Load all CSV files from a folder into a temporary SQLite database to enable data analysis and querying.

Instructions

Load all CSV files from a folder into a temporary SQLite database.

Args: folder_path: Path to folder containing CSV files table_prefix: Optional prefix for table names

Returns: Status message with details of loaded files

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
folder_pathYes
table_prefixNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Discloses that loading is into a temporary SQLite database and returns a status message, but does not specify if database is in-memory or file-based, error handling, or side effects (e.g., overwriting existing tables).

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?

Three concise sentences plus Args; no wasted words. Front-loaded with purpose.

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?

Covers main action, inputs, and return (status message). Lacks prerequisites or caveats (e.g., folder existence, CSV format), but for a simple file-loading tool with only 2 parameters and no annotations, it is adequate.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description's Args section provides clear explanations for both parameters (folder path and optional table prefix), adding meaning beyond the schema's type/title.

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?

Description clearly states 'Load all CSV files from a folder into a temporary SQLite database' – specific verb and resource, distinct from sibling tools which are database manipulation or analysis tools.

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?

No explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. Usage is implied by the resource (CSV files to database), but alternatives like export_table_to_csv are not mentioned.

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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