Latest blog posts
get_latest_newsThe latest posts from the blog, Oddi Forge's official news and updates.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | How many posts (default 5) |
get_latest_newsThe latest posts from the blog, Oddi Forge's official news and updates.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | How many posts (default 5) |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, so the description carries the full disclosure burden. It implies a read of recent content but never states ordering (newest-first?), freshness window, whether results can be empty, or that access is public/unauthenticated. 'Latest' is the only behavioral hint and is undefined.
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?
One compact sentence with no filler; the subject (latest blog posts) is front-loaded. Slightly redundant in restating the title, but nothing wasteful.
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?
For a simple zero-required-param read tool this is close to adequate, but with no annotations and no output schema, the description could have clarified the shape of a returned post (title/date/url) or the default freshness. It is minimally sufficient rather than complete.
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 coverage is 100% — the single `limit` parameter already documents type, range 1-10, and the default of 5. The description adds no meaning beyond that, so the baseline of 3 for a fully-documented schema applies.
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?
States the resource clearly: 'the latest posts from the blog', with 'Oddi Forge's official news and updates' scoping the source. An agent can distinguish it from siblings (get_faq, get_project_facts, get_team, how_to_join) without opening the schema, though the verb is implicit rather than stated.
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?
No indication of when to choose this over the sibling tools — e.g., whether it's for time-sensitive announcements versus static facts from get_project_facts. No exclusions, prerequisites, or alternative routing are provided.
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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