Retrieve current headlines from any public The Sun section by specifying its slug. Returns clean JSON headlines for news, sport, showbiz, and more.
Get The Sun section headlines. Returns fresh headlines from one public The Sun section.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | The Sun 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 must cover behavioral details. It mentions 'fresh' and 'public' (suggesting no auth), but does not disclose pagination, result limits, error handling, or the structure of returned headlines. For a mutation-free read tool this is minimal but not catastrophic.
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 brief and front-loads the purpose. However, the two sentences are slightly redundant ('Get The Sun section headlines' and 'Returns fresh headlines from one public The Sun section'), but it is still efficient and to the point.
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?
There is no output schema, and the description does not explain the return format, number of headlines, or any limitations. For a tool that returns a list of headlines, an agent would benefit from knowing whether it receives a flat list, metadata, or ordering. The description is too sparse for a complete understanding.
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 fully documents the single 'section' parameter with a description and enum values (100% coverage). The description adds no extra semantic details beyond the schema, so it meets the baseline but does not enhance understanding.
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 it fetches headlines from a specific The Sun section, using the verb 'Get' and naming the resource. It is distinct from other sun_* tools by specifying 'section' and 'one public The Sun section', making its purpose unambiguous.
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 for a specific section via the 'section' parameter but does not explicitly contrast with alternatives like sun_news or sun_sections. It doesn't state when not to use this tool, leaving some inference to the agent.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.