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screen_symbols

Read-onlyIdempotent

Screen MANY crypto futures symbols at once on one timeframe — "which coins are oversold on 4h", "what is above its 200 EMA with rising volume", "show me squeezes". Give up to 3 AND-ed conditions from a fixed metric list (RSI, stochastic, CCI, MFI, Williams %R, ADX, ROC, MACD histogram, ATR%, volume ratio, Bollinger %B / width, price vs EMA, EMA spread, SuperTrend, change %, price) with lt / gt / crossAbove / crossBelow. Scans the most-traded symbols by 24h volume (default 50, max 100) or an explicit list; every row carries the metric values plus bias, trend, RSI, ADX, ATR% and 24h change. With NO conditions and explicit symbols it is a side-by-side comparison table ("compare BTC, ETH, SOL"). ONE quota unit however many symbols — always prefer this over calling get_technical_indicators in a loop.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoRows to return
sortByNovolume (24h quote volume), change24h, or metric (the first condition's metric). Default: metric when conditions are given, else volume.
symbolsNoExplicit symbols to scan (≤ 100, e.g. ["BTC","ETH","SOL"]). Omit to scan the most-traded symbols instead. With no `conditions`, every listed symbol is returned as a comparison table.
intervalNoCandle timeframe to evaluate on4h
universeNoHow many of the most-traded symbols (by 24h volume) to scan when `symbols` is omitted (max 100)
sortOrderNodesc
conditionsNoUp to 3 conditions, AND-ed. Examples: RSI oversold = {"metric":"rsi","op":"lt","value":30}; above the 200 EMA = {"metric":"priceVsEma","op":"gt","value":0,"period":200}; golden cross = {"metric":"emaSpread","op":"crossAbove","value":0,"period":50,"period2":200}; MACD bullish cross = {"metric":"macdHistogram","op":"crossAbove","value":0}; dumped 5% in a day = {"metric":"changePct","op":"lt","value":-5,"period":24}.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tipNoRare: one sentence about a TraderSpy feature this connector cannot do, with the page it leads to
sortByNo
matchedNoSymbols satisfying every condition (all scanned symbols when no conditions)
resultsNoOne row per matching symbol: { symbol, price, change24hPct, volume24hUsd, values { "<metric label>": value }, bias, trend, rsi14, adx14, atrPct, volumeRatio, squeeze }
intervalNo
returnedNo
universeNo{ source: top_by_volume | explicit, requested, scanned, missing[] }
warningsNo
sortOrderNo
conditionsNoHuman-readable conditions, e.g. "RSI(14) < 30"

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / conditions / items / properties / metric / description
      Previous value: -"Metric. Defaults in brackets. rsi(14): RSI, 0–100; stochastic(14,3): Slow stochastic %K (period, %D smoothing), 0–100; cci(20): Commodity Channel Index; mfi(14): Money Flow Index, 0–100; williamsR(14): Williams %R, −100–0; adx(14): Average Directional Index; roc(12): Rate of change in %; macdHistogram(12,26): MACD histogram (fast, slow; signal 9); atrPct(14): ATR as % of price; volumeRatio(20): Bar volume ÷ average of the previous N bars; bbPercentB(20): Position inside Bollinger (20, 2): 0 = lower band, 1 = upper band; bbWidthPct(20): Bollinger band width as % of the middle band; priceVsEma(50): % distance of close from EMA(period); > 0 = above; emaSpread(50,200): % of EMA(period) over EMA(period2); crossAbove 0 = golden cross; supertrend(10): +1 in an up-trend, −1 in a down-trend (ATR period, multiplier 3); changePct(24): % change of close over the last N bars; price: Close price"New value: +"Metric. Defaults in brackets. rsi(14): RSI, 0–100; stochastic(14,3): Stochastic %K (period; raw %K, the line TradingView draws with 14,1,3), 0–100; cci(20): Commodity Channel Index; mfi(14): Money Flow Index, 0–100; williamsR(14): Williams %R, −100–0; adx(14): Average Directional Index; roc(12): Rate of change in %; macdHistogram(12,26): MACD histogram (fast, slow; signal 9); atrPct(14): ATR as % of price; volumeRatio(20): Bar volume ÷ average of the previous N bars; bbPercentB(20): Position inside Bollinger (20, 2): 0 = lower band, 1 = upper band; bbWidthPct(20): Bollinger band width as % of the middle band; priceVsEma(50): % distance of close from EMA(period); > 0 = above; emaSpread(50,200): % of EMA(period) over EMA(period2); crossAbove 0 = golden cross; supertrend(10): +1 in an up-trend, −1 in a down-trend (ATR period, multiplier 3); changePct(24): % change of close over the last N bars; price: Close price"
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedOutput schema / additionalProperties
      Previous value: -falseNew value: +true
    • addedOutput schema / properties / tip
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "additionalProperties": true,
      +      "properties": {
      +        "links": {
      +          "anyOf": [
      +            {
      +              "items": {
      +                "additionalProperties": true,
      +                "properties": {
      +                  "label": {
      +                    "type": [
      +                      "string",
      +                      "null"
      +                    ]
      +                  },
      +                  "url": {
      +                    "type": [
      +                      "string",
      +                      "null"
      +                    ]
      +                  }
      +                },
      +                "type": "object"
      +              },
      +              "type": "array"
      +            },
      +            {
      +              "type": "null"
      +            }
      +          ]
      +        },
      +        "text": {
      +          "type": [
      +            "string",
      +            "null"
      +          ]
      +        }
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "null"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Rare: one sentence about a TraderSpy feature this connector cannot do, with the page it leads to"
      +}
  3. Added

TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already cover read-only, idempotent, non-destructive safety. The description adds valuable behavioral context beyond that: scanning defaults (most-traded by 24h volume, default 50, max 100) and the quota cost advantage ('ONE quota unit however many symbols'). It does not detail pagination or rate limits beyond quota, hence 4.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Front-loads purpose and example queries, then layers condition details, scanning behavior, and quota advantage. It is dense but appropriately sized for a complex screening tool, though a few sentences partly duplicate schema information (metric list, operators).

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the output schema exists and annotations cover safety, the description provides enough context for correct invocation: purpose, use cases, condition limits, default scanning universe, comparison mode, and quota advantage. Minor schema details like limit and sort defaults are left to the structured fields, which is appropriate.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 86%, so the schema already documents parameters thoroughly, including defaults, enums, and examples. The description's metric list and operator summary largely restate schema content, though it usefully groups the fixed metric list and reiterates the three-condition limit.

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

Purpose5/5

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

States a specific verb (screen) and resource (crypto futures symbols) with clear scope (many symbols at once, one timeframe). Distinguishes itself from sibling get_technical_indicators by explicitly recommending itself for multi-symbol screening.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Provides concrete example queries and explicitly says to prefer this tool over calling get_technical_indicators in a loop. Also clarifies the no-conditions + explicit-symbols comparison-table use case.

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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