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egov-law-mcp

search_laws

Search Japanese laws by keyword from e-Gov Law Search. Filter results by category and limit the number of laws returned.

Instructions

Search current Japanese laws from e-Gov Law Search by keyword.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keywordYesKeyword to search in law name, law number, or law ID.
categoryNoLaw category. Defaults to all.
limitNoMaximum number of results. Defaults to 10.
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions 'current' laws, but lacks details on authorization, rate limits, data freshness, or any side effects. The bare statement is insufficient for a search tool.

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?

A single concise sentence with no superfluous words. It front-loads the action and resource, perfect for quick comprehension.

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?

With no output schema and only three parameters, the description fails to explain return format, pagination, or result structure. Given the tool's complexity (search across categories), completeness is lacking.

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 coverage is 100%, and the description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema. The search logic (e.g., partial matching, case sensitivity) is not explained, meeting the baseline for high coverage.

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?

The description clearly states the verb 'search', the resource 'current Japanese laws', and the source 'e-Gov Law Search by keyword', distinguishing it from siblings like find_related_laws and get_article which target specific relations or articles.

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?

The description implies general keyword search but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention when not to use it. No exclusions or prerequisites are provided.

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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