Fetch Gulf News headlines by section slug and return structured results for news tracking or content feeds.
Get Gulf News section headlines. Returns fresh headlines from one public Gulf News section.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | Gulf News section slug |
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v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that the operation is read-only ('Returns'), that results are 'fresh', and that it covers 'one public Gulf News section'. However, it omits details such as output structure, pagination, or rate limits, leaving notable behavioral gaps.
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 sentences with no filler. The core action is front-loaded, and the second sentence adds the essential return behavior. Every word earns its place.
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 (single parameter, no output schema) and the description covers the basic action and return type. However, without an output schema, the agent is left guessing what fields each headline contains (e.g., URL, timestamp) and whether any limits apply.
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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents the 'section' parameter with an enum. The description adds only the clarification that the section must be 'public' and that exactly 'one' section is used, which is marginal extra meaning beyond the schema.
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 ('Get') and a specific resource ('Gulf News section headlines'), and clarifies that it returns fresh headlines for one public section. It is distinct from sibling tools like gulfnews_article and gulfnews_author, though it does not explicitly differentiate from gulfnews_news or gulfnews_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. It gives no exclusions, prerequisites, or references to sibling tools like gulfnews_news or nyt_headlines. The intended context is only implied by the verb 'Get' and the resource name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.