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gsa_case_results_exist

Check if analysis results exist for a specific case and permutation in GSA. Prevents errors when accessing output data conditionally.

Instructions

Check if results exist for case/permutation.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
permNo
caseopYes
case_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Check' implies a read-only operation, but the description does not state side effects, permission requirements, or whether the check depends on loaded results, leaving significant behavioral gaps for a query tool with no annotation coverage.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words, which is structurally clean. However, it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise, so it earns only a middling score.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. But with 0% parameter coverage and no annotations, the description omits essential calling context—especially what caseop values mean and how case_id/perm relate—making it incomplete for correct invocation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% across three parameters, and the description only vaguely alludes to 'case/permutation' without explaining caseop, case_id, or perm. It fails to compensate for the missing schema documentation, making it difficult to invoke correctly.

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?

The description states a specific verb ('Check') and resource ('results for case/permutation'), so the tool's purpose is clear. However, it does not differentiate from siblings such as gsa_case_exist or gsa_output_data_exist, which also perform existence checks, leaving ambiguity about when this exact tool is needed.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites or context. The short phrase gives implied usage at best, with no exclusions or sibling references.

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