get_newsflash_24h

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

With no annotations, the description discloses that no pagination is supported and full data is returned. This is critical behavioral info, though rate limits or output format are not covered.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence that is concise and front-loaded, efficiently conveying purpose, data scope, and a key behavioral constraint (no pagination).

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

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

Given the tool's simplicity (one optional parameter, no output schema), the description covers purpose and behavioral details adequately. It lacks return value details but is sufficient for an agent to use.

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

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

Schema coverage is 100% and the description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond what the schema's enum and defaults already convey. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool retrieves all flash news from the past 24 hours and notes no pagination, distinguishing it from sibling get_newsflash which likely returns only current news.

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

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

The description implies when to use (for 24-hour data) but does not explicitly compare with alternatives or state when not to use it. The sibling get_newsflash exists but no guidance is provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.