Get the most recent high-impact regulatory changes sorted by impact level. Ideal for daily briefings or monitoring material changes requiring immediate attention. Updated daily from the Federal Register and IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| impact_level | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description adds useful behavioral context: 'Updated daily from the Federal Register and IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin.' However, it says 'high-impact' while the impact_level parameter allows low/medium/high, creating ambiguity about default behavior. It does not clarify sorting order or what items are included when impact_level is omitted.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three sentences, each earning its place: purpose, use case, and data freshness/sources. No fluff or repetition, effectively front-loaded.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite its simplicity (2 optional params, no output schema), the description is incomplete for invocation. It omits parameter explanations and default behavior, leaving gaps in how to filter by impact level or limit results. The daily-update note is helpful but doesn't compensate for the missing parameter semantics.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention 'limit' or 'impact_level' at all. The phrase 'high-impact' vaguely hints at impact_level but doesn't explain the enum values or the limit parameter, leaving the agent without necessary invocation details.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool gets recent regulatory changes sorted by impact, with a specific resource (regulatory changes) and action (get). It distinguishes itself from siblings like get_regulation_detail, search_regulations, and preview_regulations by focusing on recency and impact sorting.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly says it is 'Ideal for daily briefings or monitoring material changes requiring immediate attention,' providing clear context for when to use it. It doesn't name alternatives or exclusions, but the purpose already differentiates it from siblings.
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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get_recent_by_impact and preview_regulations both return recent regulatory changes, potentially confusing an agent selecting between them. The other tools are clearly distinct: search_regulations for filtered queries and get_regulation_detail for specifics.
Most tools follow a verb_noun pattern (get_regulation_detail, preview_regulations, search_regulations). get_recent_by_impact deviates slightly with its qualifier, but the verb-led naming remains predictable.
Four tools is well-scoped for a read-only regulatory signal service, covering discovery, search, and detail without unnecessary bloat.
The domain is regulatory lookup, and the set covers searching, listing recent items, and retrieving full details. Missing CRUD is appropriate for a read-only service, so no gaps.