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by io.github.pipeworx-io

Tradier Quote

tradier_quote
Read-onlyIdempotent

Get real-time quotes for (last price, bid, ask, volume, change). Accepts one or more comma-separated tickers. Example: tradier_quote({ symbols: "AAPL,MSFT,SPY", _apiKey: "your-token" })

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
_apiKeyYesTradier access token (free with a funded Tradier brokerage account, or a sandbox token)
sandboxNoUse the Tradier sandbox environment (sandbox.tradier.com) instead of production. Default false.
symbolsYesOne or more ticker symbols, comma-separated, e.g. "AAPL" or "AAPL,MSFT,SPY"

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description adds behavioral detail by specifying the returned data (last price, bid, ask, volume, change), which goes beyond the structured annotations. No contradictions.

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?

Two sentences plus an example with no wasted words. The first sentence immediately states the purpose and key data fields. The example is concise and demonstrates usage with realistic data.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity and lack of output schema, the description covers essential information: what the tool does, input format (comma-separated symbols), and example. It could mention error handling or rate limits, but for a real-time quote tool it is mostly complete.

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 coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for all parameters. The description reinforces the parameter behavior (e.g., 'comma-separated tickers') and provides an example, but does not add significant new meaning beyond the schema. Baseline score of 3 applies.

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 'Get real-time quotes' and lists specific data fields (last price, bid, ask, volume, change). It distinguishes from siblings like tradier_option_chain and tradier_option_expirations by focusing on real-time price quotes for equities.

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 provides a clear purpose but lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., for options data use tradier_option_chain). The example shows usage but no exclusions or context like 'use for intraday pricing, not historical'.

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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TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Several tools have heavily overlapping purposes: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded, deep_research, and discover_tools all serve general data querying, while bet_research, polymarket_edges, polymarket_arbitrage, and polymarket_edge_tracker all target prediction-market opportunities. An agent would struggle to pick the right one consistently despite long descriptions.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming conventions are mixed: some tools use snake_case bare verbs (remember, recall, forget), some use a pipeworx_ prefix, some use tradier_ prefix, and some use descriptive phrases (generate_llms_txt, scan_competitor_ai_presence). There is no consistent verb_noun or prefix pattern across the set.

Tool Count2/5

34 tools is on the heavy side, but more importantly the count does not match the server's stated identity. The server is named Tradier, yet only 3 of 34 tools are Tradier-specific market data tools; the rest are Pipeworx research, prediction-market, memory, and subscription utilities. The scope feels bloated and unfocused.

Completeness1/5

For a server named Tradier, the surface is severely incomplete: only quote, option expirations, and option chain are provided. Missing are account info, positions, orders, historical data, watchlists, and other core brokerage/trading operations. The Pipeworx research side is broad, but the apparent trading domain has major gaps that would cause agent failures.

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