ingest_news

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavior. It explains the three main steps (fetch, embed, store) but lacks detail on side effects (e.g., data persistence, network requirements) or potential issues (rate limits, error handling).

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?

Single succinct sentence covering the core functionality with no unnecessary words. Efficiently communicates the pipeline.

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 has 2 parameters and an output schema, the description covers the overall workflow. It mentions local storage, which is important. Minor gaps remain (e.g., return value, but output schema exists).

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 description only implicitly explains 'topic' by mentioning 'given topic'. The 'max_results' parameter is not described at all, despite 0% schema coverage. The description adds minimal value 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 clearly states the tool fetches news articles, generates embeddings, and stores them in ChromaDB. It distinguishes from the sibling 'search_news' by implying a storage capability.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs. the alternative 'search_news'. The description does not mention prerequisites, limitations, or scenarios where one is preferred over the other.

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