get_wire_news

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

Annotations already declare read-only, non-destructive, and open-world behavior, so the description only needs to add extra behavioral context. It adds that results are paginated, but does not mention ordering, rate limits, or how the open-world nature affects repeated calls.

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?

One short sentence with zero filler, front-loading the resource and pagination behavior. Every word earns its place.

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?

The tool is simple with optional params and an output schema, so the short description is mostly viable, but it omits parameter semantics and any behavioral context beyond pagination. An agent invoking with defaults succeeds, but custom pagination or expectations about the news feed are not covered.

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 0%, and the description does not explain the page or page_size parameters beyond the word 'paginated'. It relies on the schema's defaults and self-evident names; no ranges, limits, or pagination mechanics are provided.

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 ('Return') and identifies a distinct content type ('Wire NFL news'), which clearly separates it from sibling tools focused on scores, grades, recommendations, and rankings. The pagination qualifier also sets expectations about output format.

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 when-to-use or alternatives guidance appears; the description only states what it returns. The intended context (retrieving NFL news) is inferable from the name and sibling tools, but there is no explicit direction to prefer this over other tools.

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