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unusual-whales-mcp

by erikmaday

uw_news

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve UnusualWhales news headlines with optional filters for ticker, sources, search term, major news only, or page.

Instructions

Access UnusualWhales news headlines.

Available actions:

  • headlines: Get news headlines with optional filters (ticker, sources, search_term, major_only, page)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

Annotations provide readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, but the description adds no extra behavioral context; worse, it mentions optional filters not present in the schema, contradicting the schema.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

Short description, but the action list is front-loaded; however, it is incomplete and misleading, reducing efficiency.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given zero parameters in schema and no output schema, the description should specify the actual filtering mechanism; instead it misrepresents the input, leaving the agent confused.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema has zero parameters, but the description lists optional filters (ticker, sources, etc.) that are not in the schema, creating a contradiction; no value added.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool accesses UnusualWhales news headlines, with a specific verb 'Access' and resource 'news headlines', distinguishing it from siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool vs siblings like uw_market or uw_stock; the description does not provide context for selection.

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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