MCP Data Tools - Preview the Data
Understand the data format
The Preview the Data tool returns the first 5 rows from the specified report storage table so the AI can understand the data format and typical values before constructing a query. Call this second so you know what data is stored in the columns available, before querying the specific report storage table.
Tool Name
preview_data
Tool Functionality
- Uses the function Sample the Report Table to generate a sampling of data
Inputs
Report storage table name
Outputs
5-row table with the report structure and sample data
Example Prompt
"What is the structure of a wireless inventory report?"