Get Prices
get_pricesGet current prices for a market
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| market_id | Yes | Market identifier |
get_pricesGet current prices for a market
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| market_id | Yes | Market identifier |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds only the word 'current,' which provides minimal behavioral context beyond the name. It does not mention what kind of prices are returned, data freshness, or response behavior.
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 a single concise sentence with no filler. It is front-loaded and every word earns its place, though it is somewhat terse.
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, has one fully documented parameter, and safe annotations. However, there is no output schema and the description does not clarify what the returned 'prices' include, leaving an agent with some ambiguity about the response.
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 coverage is 100%: market_id is described as 'Market identifier.' The description's 'for a market' restates that meaning without adding any format, examples, or constraints beyond the schema.
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 action ('Get current prices') and the resource ('a market'). It is easy to understand what the tool does, but it does not differentiate itself from siblings like get_market or get_orderbook.
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?
There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention exclusions, preferred use cases, or distinguish itself from get_market, get_orderbook, or get_deadcoin_quote.
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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