Retrieve the newest headlines from a selected The Daily Caller section page by specifying its section slug.
Get The Daily Caller section headlines. Returns the newest headlines listed on one public The Daily Caller section page.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | The Daily Caller section slug |
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v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden. It does disclose that this is a read-style operation returning latest headlines from a public page, which is useful context. It does not mention pagination, response shape, potential limits, or behavior for invalid section slugs.
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?
Two short, front-loaded sentences state the action and the key scope detail with no filler. Every sentence earns its place, and the description is appropriately sized for a single-parameter fetch tool.
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?
For a low-complexity tool with one enum parameter and no output schema, the description is nearly sufficient: it names the resource, scope, recency ordering, and public nature. The main gap is the lack of any hint about the returned headline item structure, but that does not block correct invocation.
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?
The schema already provides 100% coverage: the section parameter is fully documented with an enum and a clear slug description. The description adds little beyond confirming that the tool is section-scoped, so the 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 a specific verb and resource: get The Daily Caller section headlines from one public section page. It is not a tautology and is easy to distinguish from article/author/sections tools, though it never explicitly names or differentiates from related siblings like dailycaller_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?
Usage is reasonably implied: pass a section slug to get that section's newest headlines, and 'public' hints that authentication is not needed. However, there is no explicit when-to-use versus sibling tools such as dailycaller_news or dailycaller_sections, and no exclusions or alternative routing.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.