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sg_get_provision

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve the text of a specific section from a Singapore Act using its act code and section number.

Instructions

Fetch the text of one numbered section of an act.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
act_codeYesSSO's short act code, e.g. ``"CoA1967"`` (Companies Act 1967).
provision_numYesthe plain section number, e.g. ``"1"``.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textNo
captionNo
eli_uriNo
act_codeYes
eli_noteNoSingapore has not deployed ELI. eli_uri is the durable SSO act URL (https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/{act_code}), keyed on SSO's own short act code - never invented.
source_urlNo
dataset_noteNoSingapore Statutes Online (SSO, sso.agc.gov.sg) is the Attorney-General's Chambers' official portal for Singapore legislation. Singapore has no ELI scheme; eli_uri carries the durable SSO act URL (see eli_note). Discover with sg_list_acts (browse, paginated - SSO's robots.txt disallows /search, so this connector never queries it), then fetch a specific provision or the full text by act_code.
provision_numYes
human_readable_citationNo
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint true and destructiveHint false, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds minimal behavioral context beyond fetching text, which is adequate given the 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, front-loaded sentence that efficiently conveys the tool's purpose with no redundant information.

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

Completeness5/5

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

The tool is simple with full schema coverage, good annotations, and an output schema present. The description, combined with structured data, provides complete context for selecting and invoking the tool.

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%, with clear descriptions for both parameters (act_code and provision_num). The tool description does not add further meaning, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 specifies the verb 'Fetch' and resource 'text of one numbered section of an act', clearly distinguishing it from siblings like sg_get_full_text (full act text) and sg_list_acts (list acts).

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 does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives, but the sibling names imply the use case for single sections. No exclusions or context about 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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