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get_historical_options_data

Read-only

Get the full historical options chain for a ticker on a specific date.

Returns the complete options chain including all expirations and contracts,
with bid, ask, mid prices, greeks, and Helium's proprietary model values
(helium_theo, helium_pitm, should_i_buy, should_i_sell, terminal_buy_pl,
terminal_sell_pl, etc.) baked into each contract.

Returns:
- symbol, date, data_source ('recent' or 's3')
- num_expirations: number of distinct expiration dates
- total_contracts: total number of option contracts
- option_chain: dict keyed by expiration index, each value is a list of option contracts

Each contract includes fields like: putCall, symbol, description, bid, ask, mark,
mid_price, strikePrice, expirationDate, daysToExpiration, delta, gamma, theta, vega,
impliedVolatility, openInterest, volume, helium_theo, helium_pitm, should_i_buy,
should_i_sell, terminal_buy_pl, terminal_sell_pl, and more.

Args:
    symbol: Ticker symbol, e.g. 'AAPL', 'TSLA', 'SPY'.
    date: Date in YYYY-MM-DD format, e.g. '2026-04-10'.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dateYes
symbolYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds behavioral context by disclosing the data_source values ('recent' or 's3') and the proprietary model fields baked into each contract, which goes beyond the annotation-only safety profile.

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?

The description is front-loaded with the core purpose and then organized into Returns and Args sections. It is somewhat verbose, enumerating many contract fields, but that detail is organized and useful; no sentence is wasted, though it could be tightened by referencing the output schema.

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?

For a two-parameter read-only tool, the description covers the purpose, parameters, return shape, and key contract fields. It even goes beyond what's needed given an output schema exists, ensuring an agent has a full picture of what to expect.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description compensates fully by explaining both parameters with examples and format requirements: symbol as a ticker like 'AAPL' and date as 'YYYY-MM-DD'. This gives the agent everything needed to fill the parameters correctly.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool 'Get the full historical options chain for a ticker on a specific date,' which is a specific verb+resource. It doesn't explicitly reference sibling tools like get_option_price, so it lacks explicit sibling differentiation, but the resource is distinct enough.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies the tool is for retrieving a complete historical options chain, but it doesn't provide explicit guidance on when to use it versus alternatives (e.g., get_option_price for a single contract price). No exclusions are stated, so usage is only implied.

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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