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Retrieve the full markdown of a regional or sector lens to provide specialist context for strategic-risk tasks after listing available lenses.

Instructions

Return the full markdown for one packaged regional or sector lens. Use after list_lenses when an agent needs the actual specialist context, such as the Central Asia/Caspian or sanctions lens, for a strategic-risk task. Pass lens_type and lens_id exactly as listed. Returns static markdown; it does not retrieve live events or decide which lens should be used.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
lens_idYesSpecific lens identifier returned by list_lenses.
lens_typeYesLens family from list_lenses: 'regional' or 'sector'.
Behavior5/5

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

No annotations exist, so description carries full burden. It discloses static markdown, idempotent nature, and limitations (no live events, no decision).

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?

Three concise sentences front-loading purpose, then guidance, then behavioral notes. No redundancy.

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 output schema, description states return type (static markdown) and clarifies non-live nature. Complete for tool's simplicity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, baseline 3. Description adds context: parameters must be passed exactly as listed, lens_type is a family from list_lenses.

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 returns the full markdown for a lens, specifying the resource type (regional or sector) and distinguishing from list_lenses.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly says when to use (after list_lenses for actual context) and what not to do (no live events, no decision-making). Provides instruction to pass parameters exactly.

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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