Advanced Search: websearch

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, covering the safety profile. The description adds the 'current news' scope but does not disclose additional behavioral traits such as result format, pagination, or rate limits. Since annotations carry the burden, a 3 is appropriate.

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 compact and front-loaded: the first sentence states the core function, the second provides usage guidelines. No redundant words or unnecessary details.

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 (one parameter, no nested objects) and existing annotations, the description is sufficiently complete. It covers purpose, usage context, and an explicit exclusion. Although no return format is described, this is acceptable for a basic search tool with no output schema.

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 coverage is 100% with 'query' described as 'The search query'. The description does not add deeper semantics beyond implying a text query for current news. The baseline of 3 holds as the schema already provides all necessary parameter details.

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's function: 'Search the web for current news, information, and announcements.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes itself from the many crypto/quote-related siblings by focusing on web search for real-time insights and breaking news.

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?

Explicitly states when to use the tool ('for real-time market insights and breaking news') and provides an exclusion with an alternative ('Do NOT use it for real-time price data for prices and swaps, use quote tools instead'). This gives clear guidance relative to sibling tools.

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