Fetch current Mint top stories as structured JSON with titles, URLs, summaries, authors, times, and images; no input parameters required.
Get Mint top stories. Returns the current Mint (livemint.com) top stories, with no parameters. Each item has a title and URL, and may include summary, author, publication time and image. For one topic area, use livemint-headlines with a section.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.17.5Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure and does well by stating that it returns current top stories with no parameters and describing the item shape (title, URL, optional summary, author, publication time, image). It does not mention rate limits, pagination, or authentication, which keeps it from a 5 for a fully annotation-free tool.
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 front-loaded, starts with the core purpose, then covers return shape and the sibling alternative in three tight sentences. Every sentence adds useful information without repetition.
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?
Because there is no output schema, the description appropriately explains what each item contains: title, URL, and possibly summary, author, publication time, and image. For a simple no-parameter news feed, this is complete enough for an agent to call it 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?
There are zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description confirms 'with no parameters,' aligning with the empty schema; no additional parameter semantics are needed.
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 uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('Mint top stories'), and explicitly distinguishes itself from `livemint-headlines` for topic-specific retrieval. An agent can immediately tell this returns general top stories rather than section-filtered headlines.
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?
It states 'with no parameters' and gives an explicit alternative: 'For one topic area, use `livemint-headlines` with a `section`.' This tells the agent both when this tool is appropriate and which sibling to use otherwise.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.