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dataformat_genome_tsv

Convert genome assembly metadata from JSONL to TSV format. Specify a JSONL file path and optional fields to export.

Instructions

Convert a genome JSONL data report from a downloaded package to TSV.

Args: jsonl_path: Path to the genome data_report.jsonl file inside the package. fields: Optional list of fields to include. Omit to use the default set.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
jsonl_pathYes
fieldsNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits. It only states conversion and parameter basics, missing details like whether the operation is read-only, performance implications, or error handling.

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 efficient: one sentence for the action, then parameter descriptions. No fluff, well-structured with front-loaded purpose.

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?

Output schema is present, so return values are covered. Parameter descriptions are adequate for basic usage. Missing context about typical use cases or output format, but acceptable for a conversion 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 coverage is 0%, and the description provides brief explanations for both parameters (jsonl_path as file path, fields as optional list). This adds meaning but lacks finer details like allowed values or formatting.

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 action ('Convert'), the resource ('genome JSONL data report'), and the output format ('TSV'). It distinguishes from sibling tools, which focus on downloading or summarizing, not conversion.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like genome_summary_by_accession. The description implies usage after downloading a package but does not provide exclusions or when-not-to-use context.

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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