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Primary Source Commodities

Sector Snapshot

snapshot.get
Read-onlyIdempotent

Build a sector snapshot bundling prices, inventories, spreads, and related fundies for energy, metals, ags, or all sectors. Prefer this over calling many single-observation tools when you need a full sector picture.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sectorYesSector to snapshot. Use all to receive energy, metals, and ags together.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cotNoCOT rows when relevant
as_ofYesSnapshot as-of timestamp
crushNo
wasdeNoWASDE payload when relevant
pricesNoLatest prices for the sector
sectorNoPresent for single-sector responses
sectorsNoPresent when sector=all
crack_321No
inventoryNoInventory rows when relevant
export_salesNoExport sales when relevant
crop_progressNoCrop progress when relevant
freshness_noteNoFreshness summary

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent, non-destructive behavior. The description adds that it bundles multiple data types, which is useful but does not disclose other behavioral traits (e.g., latency, caching). The additional context is reasonable given the strong annotations.

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 with no wasted words. The first sentence defines the tool, the second provides usage guidance. Information is front-loaded and efficiently delivered.

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 presence of an output schema, annotations fully covering safety, a single well-documented parameter, and sibling tools listed, the description provides sufficient context for an agent to select and invoke this tool correctly.

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 the 'sector' parameter fully described in the schema. The description repeats the schema info (sectors, use 'all'), adding no new semantics 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 the tool builds a sector snapshot bundling multiple data types (prices, inventories, etc.) for energy, metals, ags, or all. It also explicitly differentiates from single-observation siblings, making the purpose distinct.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description advises preferring this tool over multiple single-observation calls when needing a full sector picture. It provides clear context for when to use, though it does not explicitly state when not to use.

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

A4.2/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a distinct purpose: calendar.get for release dates, catalog.list for instrument discovery, price.latest and price.history for prices, inventory.get for inventory, positioning.get for CFTC data, fundamentals.get for reports, fx.latest for FX rates, snapshot.get for sector overview, spread.get for derived spreads, and decision.get for deterministic decisions. No overlapping functionality.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent noun.verb pattern (e.g., calendar.get, catalog.list, price.latest, snapshot.get). The naming is predictable and makes the tool's purpose clear at a glance.

Tool Count5/5

With 11 tools, the server is well-scoped for a commodity data platform. Each tool covers a distinct aspect (calendar, catalog, prices, inventory, positioning, fundamentals, FX, snapshots, spreads, decisions) without unnecessary bloat.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers core commodity data needs: price discovery (catalog, latest, history), fundamentals (WASDE, etc.), inventory (EIA), positioning (CFTC), spreads, FX conversion, and summaries. Minor gaps include limited price history (500 points) and no explicit support for options or shipping data, but the overall surface is strong.

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