Get HP news list

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions fetching a list and what's returned, but doesn't state whether this is a read-only operation, sort order, default page size, or any rate limits. For a simple read tool, this is adequate but not rich.

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 one concise sentence spanning two lines that captures purpose, resource, and return contents. Zero waste, front-loaded with the verb 'Fetch'. Ideal length for a tool of this simplicity.

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?

This is a simple list tool with one optional parameter, no output schema, and no annotations. The description covers the return shape (news items, total count, categories) which aids the agent in understanding output. It's reasonably complete for the tool's simplicity, though it could mention pagination behavior or default page size.

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 schema already documents the single 'page' parameter at 100% coverage with a clear 1-based pagination description. The description adds that this is a news list fetch with pagination implied, but since schema coverage is 100%, the baseline of 3 is appropriate and the description doesn't need to add much beyond what's already there.

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 verb (fetch), resource (news list from HP), and the return data (news items, total count, categories). It's specific and functional. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling tool get_news_detail, though the names make the relationship fairly self-evident.

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?

The description implies it returns a paginated list with total count and provides a page parameter for pagination, giving clear context on how to paginate. However, it doesn't explain when to use this vs get_news_detail (which likely retrieves a single news item), nor does it provide any exclusions or prerequisites.

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