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reactome_search_suggest

Generates auto-complete suggestions for partial search terms to help users find relevant biological pathway data.

Instructions

Get auto-complete suggestions for a search query.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYesPartial search term
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the behavioral burden. It clearly indicates a read-only look-up of suggestions, but gives no additional details such as result limits, ordering, or any side effects. This is minimally adequate but not rich.

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 one short sentence that directly and efficiently communicates the purpose. No filler or redundant content.

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?

For a simple autocomplete tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is sufficient. It could explain what type of output to expect, but the low complexity reduces the requirement. Overall, it performs adequately.

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?

The single parameter 'query' is fully described in the schema as 'Partial search term', providing 100% coverage. The description adds no new meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

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 tool's function: 'Get auto-complete suggestions for a search query.' The verb 'Get' plus the specific resource 'auto-complete suggestions' distinguishes it from sibling search tools like reactome_search and reactome_search_spellcheck.

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 usage for autocomplete/typeahead scenarios but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus the other search-related siblings. No exclusions or alternatives are mentioned, so the guidance is only implicit.

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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