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licenseNot graded
qualityD
maintenanceProvides access to the GNews API for searching news articles and retrieving top headlines with advanced filtering options.
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GNews
Server Details
Official GNews API server: search news articles and top headlines from 80,000+ sources.
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- Status
- Healthy
- Last Tested
- Transport
- Streamable HTTP · MCP 2025-11-25
- URL
- Repository
- gnews-io/gnews-io-mcp-server
- GitHub Stars
- 2
TDQS
D1.6/5.0
Scored across 2 tools
Disambiguation3/5
The two tools have reasonably distinct intents: search implies query-driven lookup while top_headlines implies browsing a curated feed. However, with no descriptions at all, an agent has to infer argument shapes and behavior purely from the names.
Naming Consistency3/5
Both names use consistent snake_case, which is good, but they mix conventions: 'search' is a bare verb while 'top_headlines' is a noun-phrase describing a resource. There is no predictable verb_noun pattern across the set.
Tool Count3/5
Two tools matches the actual GNews API surface (search and top-headlines), so it is not mismatched, but a two-tool server with zero descriptions feels thin and leaves little room for agent recovery.
Completeness3/5
The pair covers the two core news-retrieval operations, so the domain is essentially covered. Still, there is no way to fetch full article content or expand results, and the absence of any descriptions leaves obvious dead ends for an agent.
Available Tools
2 toolssearchSearchDInspect
ParametersJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | Yes | ||
| max | No | ||
| lang | No | ||
| page | No | ||
| sortby | No | publishedAt | |
| country | No | ||
| date_to | No | ||
| date_from | No | ||
| in_fields | No |
Output Schema
ParametersJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
D1/5.0
Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Tool has no description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness1/5
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Tool has no description.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has no description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Tool has no description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose1/5
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tool has no description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines1/5
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Tool has no description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
top_headlinesTop HeadlinesDInspect
ParametersJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No | ||
| max | No | ||
| lang | No | ||
| page | No | ||
| country | No | ||
| date_to | No | ||
| category | No | general | |
| date_from | No |
Output Schema
ParametersJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
No output parameters | ||
TDQS
D1/5.0
Behavior1/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Tool has no description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness1/5
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Tool has no description.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Tool has no description.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Tool has no description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose1/5
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Tool has no description.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines1/5
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Tool has no description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
2 tool updates
- First observed
search - First observed
top_headlines
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