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get_all_crypto_quotes

Read-onlyIdempotent

Real-time crypto quotes: the largest coins, each with a display name.

The feed carries 4,771 coins in alphabetical order, which is far more than one
response can hold — so this returns `limit` of them ordered by market
capitalisation, largest first, and the response states how many were left out.
Pass `symbols` for specific coins, or call get_crypto_quote for a single one.

Read `note` before summarising: it says how many coins the slice covers out of
how many exist, so a "top coins" answer is not mistaken for the whole market.

`volume` on a crypto row is the source venue's own figure and is not a common
unit across coins — some rows count coins, others quote-currency turnover. It
does not rank the market and coins cannot be compared on it.

Args:
    symbols: Comma-separated coins (optional; overrides the ranked slice)
    limit: How many ranked coins to return (optional)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoHow many ranked coins to return (default 40, max 75). Ignored when `symbols` is given.
symbolsNoOptional comma-separated coins to return instead of the ranked slice, e.g. 'BTCUSD,ETHUSD'. Bare tickers like 'BTC' resolve to the USD pair.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -{
      -  "properties": {
      -    "result": {
      -      "title": "Result",
      -      "type": "string"
      -    }
      -  },
      -  "required": [
      -    "result"
      -  ],
      -  "title": "get_all_crypto_quotesOutput",
      -  "type": "object"
      -}New value: +null
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": 40,
      +  "description": "How many ranked coins to return (default 40, max 75). Ignored when `symbols` is given.",
      +  "title": "Limit",
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / symbols
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": "",
      +  "description": "Optional comma-separated coins to return instead of the ranked slice, e.g. 'BTCUSD,ETHUSD'. Bare tickers like 'BTC' resolve to the USD pair.",
      +  "title": "Symbols",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. First observed

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds valuable behavioral context: the 4,771-coin feed is alphabetically stored but returned by market cap, the response reports how many coins were left out, and `volume` is venue-specific and not comparable across coins. This is exactly the kind of insight annotations do not provide.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Though longer than average, every sentence earns its place: the lead sentence states purpose, the next explains scaling and alternatives, then caveats about `note` and `volume` are given, and an Args section wraps up. It is well-structured and front-loaded without filler.

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?

With no output schema, the description compensates by describing key response elements: display names, slice size ('note'), left-out count, and the non-comparable `volume` field. For a two-parameter, read-only list tool, this is complete enough for an agent to use correctly and avoid summarisation errors.

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?

The input schema already covers both parameters with descriptions, defaults, maximums, and interactions, so schema coverage is 100%. The description paraphrases 'symbols overrides the ranked slice' and 'limit is how many ranked coins to return,' but adds no new semantic value beyond what the schema already provides.

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?

The description clearly states it provides real-time crypto quotes and explicitly distinguishes from the singular get_crypto_quote tool by saying 'or call get_crypto_quote for a single one.' It also differentiates by asset class and market-cap ordering, making its scope unambiguous.

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?

It gives explicit usage guidance: use `symbols` for specific coins or call get_crypto_quote for a single one, and warns to read the `note` before summarising to avoid misrepresenting the slice as the whole market. This goes beyond mere context and directly tells when to use this tool versus alternatives.

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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