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theatlantic_headlines

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Fetch current front-page article cards for one Atlantic section, including URL, summary, byline, time, and image. Use theatlantic_sections to discover sections or theatlantic_article for one story.

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": {
      "section": "<section>"
    },
    "name": "theatlantic_headlines"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sectionYesSection slug from /theatlantic/sections. Documented values: ideas, politics, economy, international, national-security, technology, science, health, education, culture, family, books, photography.

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: +"Section slug from /theatlantic/sections. Documented values: ideas, politics, economy, international, national-security, technology, science, health, education, culture, family, books, photography."
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety and open-world profile is covered. The description adds no further behavioral context such as pagination limits, rate limits, or whether the card list is cached/refreshed; its field enumeration largely duplicates the existing output schema.

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 sentences, no filler, and the primary capability is front-loaded before the alternative-tool routing. Every clause earns its place.

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 an output schema present, return-value explanation is unnecessary, and the description covers purpose, scope (one section, current front page), and sibling routing. Nothing essential for correct invocation is missing.

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%, so the schema already documents the single 'section' parameter with its documented slug values. The description only reinforces that one section is fetched, which is baseline reinforcement rather than added syntax or semantics.

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?

Specific verb ('Fetch') plus precise resource ('current front-page article cards for one Atlantic section') and an enumeration of the payload fields (URL, summary, byline, time, image). It is unmistakably distinct from theatlantic_article (one story) and theatlantic_sections (section discovery), both of which it names explicitly.

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?

The second sentence gives explicit routing: use theatlantic_sections to discover sections and theatlantic_article for a single story. The when-to-use condition (need front-page cards for exactly one section) is stated rather than implied.

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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