pengpai_news

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. '实时数据' (real-time data) suggests fresh, frequently updated content, but doesn't specify update frequency, rate limits, authentication requirements, or what format the data returns. For a tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.

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 extremely concise at just 7 characters (in Chinese), containing only the essential information: real-time data and the specific news source. There's zero wasted text, and it's front-loaded with the most important 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 lack of annotations and output schema, the description is insufficiently complete. While concise, it doesn't explain what '热榜' (hot rankings) contains, how the data is structured, whether it's paginated, or what format it returns. For a news data tool among 16 similar siblings, more context about what makes Pengpai News unique would be helpful.

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 tool has zero parameters with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema already fully documents the input requirements. The description appropriately doesn't discuss parameters since none exist. A baseline of 4 is appropriate for zero-parameter tools where the schema handles all documentation.

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 '实时数据/澎湃新闻热榜' clearly states the tool provides real-time data from Pengpai News hot rankings. It specifies the resource (Pengpai News hot rankings) and implies the verb 'fetch' or 'retrieve'. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish itself from sibling tools like 'baidu_news' or 'weibo_news' beyond the source name.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus the 16 sibling news tools. It doesn't mention any specific use cases, prerequisites, or alternatives. The only implied context is needing Pengpai News data, but no differentiation from other news sources is provided.

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