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zdnet_article

Read-only

Fetch public ZDNet article, review, or how-to metadata and body paragraphs from a canonical url. Use zdnet_headlines to find stories or zdnet_news for the general feed.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "url": "<url>"
    },
    "name": "zdnet_article"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`url`	Yes	Canonical ZDNet article URL

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`data`	Yes	The tool result payload (shape varies per tool; see each tool's docs resource).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedOct 7, 2026
- addedInput schema / properties / url / description
```
Added value: +"Canonical ZDNet article URL"
```
First observedOct 5, 2026

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint, so safety is covered. The description adds that only public content (metadata and body paragraphs) is returned, which is useful scope context, but does not elaborate on rate limits or truncation. Adequate given 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?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with the fetch purpose, followed immediately by the sibling routing hint. Zero waste.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a simple single-param public fetch with annotations and an output schema, the description covers purpose, safety-adjacent scope, and discovery alternatives. Minor gap: no mention of what the body/metadata structure looks like, but the output schema exists so that is acceptable.

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 coverage is 100% for the single url param and it is clearly described in the schema as a canonical ZDNet article URL. The description reinforces 'canonical url' but adds no new syntax or format detail beyond the schema.

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?

States a specific verb (Fetch) and resource (public ZDNet article/review/how-to metadata and body paragraphs) with scope (from a canonical url). Names sibling tools to route against.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly names zdnet_headlines for story discovery and zdnet_news for the general feed, giving the agent concrete alternatives and the condition that selects them.

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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