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hasdata_google_serp_news_getGoogleNews

Retrieve Google News articles by query, topic, section, publication, or story tokens for news monitoring, brand tracking, and aggregator feeds.

Instructions

Get Google News Results

Retrieves Google News results by free-text query, topicToken (World, Business, Technology, etc.), sectionToken, publicationToken (e.g. CNN, BBC), or storyToken (full-coverage cluster with sort by relevance/date). Returns article title, snippet, source publisher, published date, thumbnail, and URL, plus tokens for navigating topics, sub-sections, and story clusters. Use for news monitoring, brand/PR tracking, topical aggregators, publisher-specific feeds, and drilling into full story coverage.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoFree-text query as used on news.google.com. Not allowed with `topicToken`, `storyToken`, or `publicationToken`.
glNoThe two-letter country code for the country you want to limit the search to.
hlNoThe two-letter language code for the language you want to use for the search.
topicTokenNoToken for a Google News topic such as World, Business, or Technology. Not allowed with `q`, `storyToken`, or `publicationToken`.
sectionTokenNoToken for a sub-section under a topic, for example Business → Economy. Use only when `topicToken` or `publicationToken` is present.
publicationTokenNoToken for a specific publisher such as CNN or BBC. Not allowed with `q`, `storyToken`, or `topicToken`.
storyTokenNoToken for a single news story cluster (the “Full coverage” page).
soNoSort order for articles in a story. Use only with storyToken.
Behavior4/5

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

Describes return fields (title, snippet, publisher, etc.) and tokens. With no annotations, this covers the read-only nature well, but lacks error or pagination details.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Four sentences, no wasted words. Front-loaded with 'Get Google News Results' and efficiently covers all query modes and use cases.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With 8 parameters and no output schema, the description covers token types, restrictions, and use cases. Lacks explanation of how to obtain tokens, but that may be from another tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, baseline 3. Description adds context by grouping token types and explaining their purposes (e.g., sectionToken under topic/publication).

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states it retrieves Google News results and lists multiple query methods (free-text, topicToken, etc.). Distinct from sibling tools like getSearchResults by explicitly targeting news.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Lists concrete use cases (news monitoring, brand tracking, etc.), providing clear when-to-use context. Does not explicitly compare to siblings but purpose is specific enough.

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

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