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search_wikipedia

Read-onlyIdempotent

Search Wikipedia for articles matching a query. Returns titles and summaries, with an optional limit on results.

Instructions

Search Wikipedia for articles matching a query.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesThe search term to look up on Wikipedia.
limitNoMaximum number of results to return (1-500).

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYes
resultsNo
statusYes
countNo
languageNo
messageNo
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety and idempotency profile. The description adds no new behavioral details beyond the query matching, which is acceptable given the rich annotations.

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?

The description is a single sentence with no wasted words, effectively conveying the tool's purpose in a minimal form.

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?

The description is complete for a simple search tool with an output schema present. It does not explain the return format, but the output schema likely covers that. The safety and idempotency are well-defined by annotations.

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%, and both parameters have descriptions in the input schema. The tool description does not add any additional meaning beyond what is already provided in the schema.

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 clearly states it searches Wikipedia for articles matching a query, using a specific verb and resource. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like get_article or get_summary.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use search_wikipedia versus alternatives such as get_article or get_summary. The description implies its purpose but lacks explicit context.

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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