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dailyexpress_headlines

Read-only

Current Daily Express headlines for one public section; section must come from dailyexpress_sections.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sectionYesDaily Express section slug. Documented values: news, uk, world, politics, royal, us, weather, science, history, weird, nature, obituaries, showbiz-tv, sport, football, tennis, formula-1, finance, city-business, personal-finance, retirement, travel, entertainment, gaming, lifestyle, health, property, cars, technology.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYesThe tool result payload (shape varies per tool; see each tool's docs resource).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / section / description
      Added value: +"Daily Express section slug. Documented values: news, uk, world, politics, royal, us, weather, science, history, weird, nature, obituaries, showbiz-tv, sport, football, tennis, formula-1, finance, city-business, personal-finance, retirement, travel, entertainment, gaming, lifestyle, health, property, cars, technology."
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety/open-world profile. The description adds that results are 'current' and limited to one public section, but says nothing about pagination, ordering, or result volume; with an output schema present, this is adequate but not rich.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence that carries the resource, the scope limit, and the dependency. No filler or repetition of the title.

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?

With a full schema, pre-existing annotations, and an output schema covering return values, the description supplies everything needed to invoke the tool correctly. It could optionally mention refresh/ordering but nothing required 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?

Schema coverage is 100% with a fully enumerated section list, so baseline is 3. The description adds a genuine constraint beyond the schema: the value must come from dailyexpress_sections and only one section is allowed per call.

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/resource/scope: current Daily Express headlines for one public section. It also disambiguates from sibling tooling by routing the section argument to dailyexpress_sections, so an agent can separate it from dailyexpress_news and dailyexpress_article.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly states the prerequisite that section must come from dailyexpress_sections, which is actionable when-to-use guidance. It does not state when to prefer this over dailyexpress_news, so it falls short of full alternative coverage.

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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