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reactome_export_analysis_json

Export complete Reactome analysis results as JSON format for programmatic use and data integration. Supports optional gzip compression for efficient transfer.

Instructions

Export complete analysis result as JSON.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tokenYesAnalysis token
compressedNoReturn gzipped JSON
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action without describing the response format (e.g., file download vs. URL), authentication requirements, rate limits, or whether the export is a read-only operation. It adds minimal information beyond the tool name.

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 sentence with no wasted words, but it's repetitive with the tool name and lacks any structural context. It is appropriately concise for a simple tool but offers no additional value beyond what the name conveys.

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?

The tool has no output schema and no annotations, so the description must compensate. It fails to explain what 'complete analysis result' entails, how the JSON is returned, or how it relates to other export and analysis result tools. Given the low complexity, more context should have been provided.

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% with descriptions for both 'token' and 'compressed'. The description 'Export complete analysis result as JSON' adds no meaning beyond the schema; it doesn't clarify token requirements or the effect of the compressed flag. Baseline 3 is appropriate because the schema already documents the parameters.

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 uses a specific verb 'Export' with a clear resource 'analysis result' and specifies format 'JSON', which distinguishes it from sibling export tools like reactome_export_analysis_csv and reactome_export_diagram.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools such as reactome_export_analysis_csv and reactome_get_analysis_result exist, but the description doesn't mention them or provide any context for choosing this particular export format.

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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