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Check if a field exists in a Redis hash. Returns True if the field is present, otherwise False.

Instructions

Check if a field exists in a Redis hash.

Args: name: The Redis hash key. key: The field name inside the hash.

Returns: True if the field exists, False otherwise.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
keyYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states the return value (True/False) but does not disclose that the operation is read-only or error conditions (e.g., if the key does not exist). Minimal but adequate.

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 concise, front-loading the purpose, and uses a clear structure with Args and Returns sections. No extraneous words.

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?

Despite no annotations and a simple input schema, the description fully covers the tool's behavior, including return type. No missing information for a basic existence check.

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 0%, but the description adds meaning by labeling 'name' as 'The Redis hash key' and 'key' as 'The field name inside the hash', providing context beyond the schema's type-only fields.

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 explicitly states 'Check if a field exists in a Redis hash', providing a clear verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like hget, hdel, and hset by focusing on existence checking.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage for checking existence within a hash, and the sibling context (e.g., hget, hdel) helps differentiate. However, it lacks explicit when-not or alternative guidance.

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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