Fetch current Daily Maverick article and opinionista links from the public news sitemap to track news and opinion updates.
Get current Daily Maverick stories. Returns current article and opinionista links from Daily Maverick's public news sitemap.
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v1.17.9Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It usefully discloses the data source (Daily Maverick's public news sitemap) and the return type (links), which implies a read-only, no-auth operation. However, it omits rate limits, freshness/ordering details, and pagination behavior.
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 tight sentences with the primary purpose front-loaded. There is no filler, and the second sentence efficiently adds the source and return type. Minor redundancy in repeating 'current' does not detract meaningfully.
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 no-parameter feed tool with no output schema, the description states what it returns and where the data comes from, which is largely sufficient. Remaining gaps around ordering, freshness windows, and whether pagination exists are minor but present.
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 tool takes zero parameters and the schema is an empty object, so there are no parameters to document. The baseline score of 4 is appropriate because the description does not need to compensate for any schema gaps.
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 states a specific verb and resource ('Get current Daily Maverick stories') and clarifies the return type (article and opinionista links). It does not, however, distinguish this tool from sibling feeds like dailymaverick_headlines or dailymaverick_article, leaving the agent to infer the distinction.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as dailymaverick_headlines, dailymaverick_sections, or dailymaverick_article. The only implicit usage is that it retrieves a current news feed, but no conditions or exclusions are given.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.