Fetch headlines from a specified The Hindu section. Returns structured JSON for news, opinion, business, sport, and more.
Get The Hindu section headlines. Returns fresh headlines from one public The Hindu section.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| section | Yes | The Hindu section slug |
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 full burden. It discloses two traits: 'fresh' suggests recency and 'public' suggests no auth barrier. However, it doesn't reveal the output shape, any rate-limit behavior, or how invalid sections are handled—leaving some behavioral uncertainty.
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 short sentences with zero filler. The core action is front-loaded, and the scoping phrase is packed efficiently into the second sentence.
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?
The definition is adequate for a simple one-parameter read tool: the enum fully covers valid inputs. However, the absence of an output schema makes the vague 'Returns fresh headlines' a real gap—an agent doesn't know if it gets plain strings, article objects, or URLs, which matters for downstream use.
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?
Schema description coverage is 100%, and the parameter already carries a description and a comprehensive enum. The tool description adds no new parameter semantics beyond reinforcing that exactly one section is selected. This matches the baseline for full schema coverage.
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?
'Get The Hindu section headlines' is a specific verb + resource pairing, and 'from one public The Hindu section' adds a clear scope qualifier. This distinguishes it from broader siblings like thehindu_news or thehindu_sections, though it doesn't explicitly name them.
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 when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives are provided. The intended use is only implied by the tool name and the word 'headlines'; an agent gets no help choosing between this and thehindu_news, thehindu_article, or thehindu_sections.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.