Retrieve current headlines for any Gizmodo section from public RSS by specifying a section slug, enabling quick news monitoring and content aggregation.
Get Gizmodo section headlines. Returns fresh headlines from one Gizmodo section's public RSS feed.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | Gizmodo section slug |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It only adds 'fresh' and 'public RSS feed,' but does not disclose how many headlines are returned, ordering, pagination, failure behavior, or authentication requirements. For a simple read tool this is minimal but sparse.
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 two sentences, front-loaded, and largely efficient. The first sentence slightly repeats the tool name, and 'headlines' appears twice, but there is no filler or unnecessary detail.
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?
The tool is simple with one enumerated parameter, so the description is minimally adequate. However, there is no output schema and no mention of return format, how many headlines are returned, or how to discover valid section slugs via sibling gizmodo_sections.
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 of the single 'section' parameter with a full enum and description 'Gizmodo section slug.' The tool description adds little beyond restating that headlines come from one section, so it does not improve on the schema but does not need to.
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 Gizmodo section headlines' and clarifies it returns 'fresh headlines from one Gizmodo section's public RSS feed.' It clearly identifies what the tool does, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling tools like gizmodo_news or gizmodo_sections.
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 gizmodo_sections, gizmodo_news, or other publications' headline tools. The description implies the tool is for per-section headline retrieval but provides no explicit selection criteria or exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.