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zdnet_news

Read-only

Fetch ZDNet top stories from the public feed; returns headline items from the general top-story stream. For a section-specific list, use zdnet_headlines with a supported section slug. Use zdnet_sections to discover section slugs. Use zdnet_article with a returned article URL when you need one story's body.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "zdnet_news"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

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.

First observedOct 5, 2026

TDQS

A4.7/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful scope context by contrasting the 'general top-story stream' with section-specific lists, though it says nothing about pagination, item counts, or refresh cadence.

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?

Four tight clauses, front-loaded with the primary purpose and then fanned out to alternatives. Every sentence carries routing information; no filler.

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

Completeness5/5

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

With zero params, an output schema, and annotations covering safety, the only remaining burden is disambiguation from siblings and describing the returned stream — both handled explicitly. Nothing needed to call it correctly is missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool takes zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to clarify and the schema cannot be compensated for. Baseline 4 applies for a parameterless tool.

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?

The description uses a specific verb (Fetch) and resource (ZDNet top stories / general top-story stream), and immediately distinguishes itself from the sibling zdnet_headlines, which is section-specific. An agent can tell exactly what this returns without opening a schema.

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?

It explicitly routes to the correct siblings under stated conditions: zdnet_headlines for section-specific lists, zdnet_sections to discover slugs, and zdnet_article for a single story body. When-to-use and when-to-use-alternatives are both fully covered.

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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