Retrieve top Daily Record stories from its public RSS feed to track current headlines and updates via clean JSON.
Get Daily Record top stories. Returns fresh Daily Record stories from the public News RSS feed.
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v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
There are no annotations, so the description carries the burden. It usefully discloses that the tool is a read operation returning data from a 'public News RSS feed' and emphasizes freshness. However, it does not describe output format, story count, update cadence, or 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?
The description is short and front-loaded: the first sentence captures the core action, and the second adds the useful RSS source detail. It is slightly repetitive ('Daily Record stories' appears twice), which prevents a perfect score.
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 zero-parameter read-only news feed tool, the description is largely complete: it names the source, scope, and freshness expectation. It omits output-schema details since none exists, but an agent can reasonably invoke the tool without further clarification.
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 has zero parameters, so there is no parameter burden to compensate for. The description adds relevant context about what the response contains ('top stories'), which is sufficient for a no-input tool.
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 Daily Record top stories.' It also adds scope by saying 'fresh' stories come from a 'public News RSS feed.' However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling dailyrecord_headlines, which likely overlaps in meaning.
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 choose this tool over alternatives such as dailyrecord_headlines, dailyrecord_article, or dailyrecord_sections. The description implies usage for latest top stories, but never states exclusions or names any alternative.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.