Retrieves top stories from XDA's public RSS feed, delivering clean JSON news updates for analysis or display.
Get XDA top stories. Returns fresh XDA top stories from its public RSS feed.
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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 the feed source and freshness, but not return format, number of stories, sorting, or any operational behavior beyond 'returns fresh top stories.'
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 no filler. The key resource and source are front-loaded, and every clause adds some information.
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 zero-parameter RSS fetch, the description is minimally viable. However, with no output schema or annotations, it leaves the expected response shape and scope unstated, which an agent may need to know.
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 the schema is empty, so the baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter detail, but none is needed for a parameterless tool.
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'), resource ('XDA top stories'), and source ('public RSS feed'). It is clear enough to identify the tool, though it does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like xda_headlines or xda_article.
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 tool versus alternatives. The description gives no context about choosing xda_news over xda_headlines, xda_article, or xda_sections.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.