get_regional_news

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It only restates the tool's purpose and does not disclose ordering, pagination, default behavior, or any constraints beyond what the schema already covers. The description adds minimal behavioral 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?

A single, concise sentence that clearly states the tool's purpose. No superfluous words or redundant 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?

Given the simple nature of the tool, the rich parameter schema (100% coverage), and the presence of an output schema, the description is nearly sufficient. It communicates the core purpose and geographic scope, though it misses explicit guidance on when to use it versus siblings.

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 each parameter already has detailed descriptions including the region_id mapping. The description's mention of 'specific German state' reinforces region_id's purpose but adds no new semantic meaning beyond the schema.

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 uses a specific verb ('Get') with a clear resource ('regional news') and scope ('specific German state'). It effectively distinguishes from siblings like get_latest_news and get_news_by_ressort by focusing on regional/state-based filtering.

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?

Usage context is implied: 'regional news' suggests using this tool for state-specific news, while siblings cover latest, category, or search. However, no explicit guidance is given on when to prefer this over alternatives, and no exclusions are mentioned.

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