Retrieve top stories from Times of Israel's public news sitemap to get current headlines for news monitoring and reporting.
Get Times of Israel top stories. Returns fresh Times of Israel top stories from its public news sitemap.
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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 mentions freshness and the source (public news sitemap), which adds context, but it does not disclose return format, pagination, or any side effects. It provides some behavioral detail but not rich 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?
The description is two sentences with no redundancy. The core purpose is front-loaded, and the source detail is added without unnecessary elaboration.
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 no-parameter news retrieval tool, the description covers the basic function and data source. However, it lacks usage context relative to sibling tools, which slightly reduces completeness.
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, and schema description coverage is 100%, so there are no parameter semantics to clarify. The baseline for 0 params is 4, and the description does not contradict or mislead.
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 retrieves Times of Israel top stories, with a specific verb and resource. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like timesofisrael_headlines, which may serve a similar purpose.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as timesofisrael_headlines or timesofisrael_news. No exclusions or conditions are provided, leaving the agent to infer usage.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.