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drug_get

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Retrieve detailed drug information by name, including regulatory, safety, target, and indication sections from multiple sources.

Instructions

Get detailed drug information by name

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesDrug name (e.g., "imatinib", "aspirin")
sectionsNoSections to include
limitNo
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, indicating a safe, read-only operation. The description adds no behavioral details beyond 'get detailed drug information,' but does not contradict annotations.

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?

A single, concise sentence that front-loads the core purpose. No wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the presence of three parameters and no output schema, the description is adequate but minimal. It does not explain what 'detailed' entails, the meaning of sections, or how the limit parameter affects results. More context would improve completeness.

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 67% (2 of 3 parameters have descriptions). The description adds no additional meaning beyond schema definitions. Baseline 3 is appropriate as schema covers most parameter semantics.

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 'Get detailed drug information by name' clearly specifies the verb (get), resource (drug information), and method (by name). It distinguishes from sibling tools like drug_search, which likely performs searches or filtering.

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 on when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., drug_search, disease_drugs) or when not to use it. The description lacks explicit context for selection.

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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