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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It says the tool 'Returns public Philippine Daily Inquirer article metadata and body paragraphs,' which indicates a read-only operation and specifies the output. However, it does not disclose potential limitations (e.g., paywalls, URL format requirements, rate limits, or pagination) or further detail on the returned structure beyond 'metadata and body paragraphs.' The description adds some context beyond the schema but lacks depth for a tool with no annotation support.

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 a single, focused sentence that states the action, the resource, the input type, and the expected output. It is front-loaded with the core purpose ('Get Philippine Daily Inquirer article content') and avoids unnecessary details. Every phrase adds value, making it highly concise and well-structured.

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 simple tool with one parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is adequately complete. It specifies what the tool does, the input it accepts, and the nature of the return (metadata and body paragraphs). It does not describe the exact output structure, but given the absence of an output schema, the description partially compensates. Minor gaps include lack of mention of any error cases or response format details, but overall it provides sufficient context for an agent to call the tool correctly.

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 a complete description of the 'url' parameter ('Canonical Philippine Daily Inquirer article URL'), covering 100% of parameters. The description repeats the phrase 'canonical article URL' without adding new meaning or format details (e.g., URL encoding, domain examples, or validation). Since schema coverage is high, the baseline is 3, and the description does not enhance parameter understanding 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 clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Get Philippine Daily Inquirer article content.' It specifies the resource (Philippine Daily Inquirer) and the action (get article content), and mentions it returns metadata and body paragraphs. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like inquirer_headlines, inquirer_news, and inquirer_author by focusing on article content from a URL, making it clear what this tool does compared to others.

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 implies usage: if you have a canonical article URL from any of the ten public news subdomains, you use this tool. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use it. It lacks direct guidance like 'for headlines, use inquirer_headlines' or 'for author info, use inquirer_author.' The usage is clear from context but not explicitly stated as a choice among siblings.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.