Retrieve current The Independent section headlines by passing a section slug, so you can monitor news, sport, business, or culture from one public RSS feed.
Get The Independent section headlines. Returns fresh headlines from one public The Independent RSS section.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | The Independent RSS section slug |
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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 of behavioral disclosure. It states that it returns fresh headlines from an RSS section, which implies a read-only operation. However, it lacks details on pagination, rate limits, or error behavior. This is adequate for a simple tool but minimal.
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 with no redundant words. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, and every word adds value.
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?
This is a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema. The description explains what it returns (headlines) and the source (RSS section). It does not detail the number of headlines or return format, but given the simplicity, it is reasonably complete.
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 description does not mention the 'section' parameter, so it adds no meaning beyond the schema, which already includes a description and an enum. Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline of 3 applies.
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 the verb 'Get' and the resource 'The Independent section headlines'. It specifies the publication and the type of data (headlines). It does not explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like independent_news or nyt_headlines, but the resource is specific enough that an agent can infer its purpose.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It only states the function (getting headlines) without mentioning exclusions or alternative tools. Usage is implied but not explicitly guided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.