techradar_news

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral aspects. It mentions 'fresh' and 'public RSS feed', which hints at pagination or rate limits but doesn't detail them. It doesn't specify whether results are sorted by date, limited in count, or what the response format is. This is insufficient for a tool with no structured annotations.

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, front-loads the purpose, and avoids redundancies. Every word adds value, clearly stating the resource and data source without fluff.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no output schema), the description is mostly adequate. However, it lacks detail on response structure and any limitations (e.g., number of stories). It could mention whether it returns a list of article titles, summaries, etc., which would help an agent know what to expect.

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 there is no schema to document. The description adds context by noting 'fresh top stories' and 'public RSS feed', which is helpful. Since no parameters exist, the description doesn't need to explain any, and it does enough to clarify what data is returned.

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 returns TechRadar top stories from the public RSS feed, with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like techradar_headlines and techradar_news by specifying the RSS feed source, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with other TechRadar tools.

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 fetching fresh top stories, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like techradar_headlines or techradar_sections. It lacks exclusions or alternatives, which is adequate for a news feed tool but not fully helpful.

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