Retrieve Sky News top stories from its public RSS feed to populate news apps, dashboards, or alerts.
Get Sky News top stories. Returns fresh Sky News top stories from its public RSS feed.
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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 must carry the full burden. It mentions 'fresh' and 'public RSS feed,' but doesn't disclose details like how many stories are returned, the response format, or any rate limits. This is minimal behavioral context.
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 sentences with no filler. The action and source are front-loaded, 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?
For a simple, parameterless tool with no output schema, the description covers the core need. It could mention what the returned stories look like, but given the simplicity, it's nearly 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 tool has zero parameters, so the description cannot add parameter meaning. The baseline for zero-param tools is 4, and the description doesn't need to compensate for undocumented params since there are none.
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?
States a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('Sky News top stories') with source ('public RSS feed'). It is clear what the tool does, though it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like skynews_headlines or skynews_news.
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?
No guidance on when to use this vs alternatives. There are many news-related siblings, and the description doesn't mention any 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.