market_snapshot
Free: live spot, Deribit implied vol (DVOL) and 30d realized vol for BTC, ETH or SOL. [falcon.sol structures. Free, no payment.]
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| underlying | Yes |
Free: live spot, Deribit implied vol (DVOL) and 30d realized vol for BTC, ETH or SOL. [falcon.sol structures. Free, no payment.]
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| underlying | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint, so safety is covered. The description adds that the call is free (cost disclosure) and that volatility data is sourced from Deribit, which is genuine context beyond the annotations, but it says nothing about latency, refresh cadence, or failure modes.
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 core sentence is front-loaded and efficient, but 'Free' is stated twice and a bracketed fragment '[falcon.sol structures. Free, no payment.]' is appended with no clear meaning, which reads as leftover noise and dilutes the payload.
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?
For a one-required-param read with no output schema, the description covers what is measured (spot, implied vol, realized vol) but not the shape or units of the response, nor whether the three metrics come back together. Adequate but with a visible gap.
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 description coverage is 0%, but the single parameter is a closed enum of three asset tickers that the description mirrors explicitly (BTC, ETH, SOL), so the parameter meaning is effectively conveyed. No additional syntax or format detail is needed or given.
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 names specific outputs (live spot, Deribit DVOL implied vol, 30d realized vol) and specific assets (BTC, ETH, SOL), so the resource is unambiguous. It does not distinguish itself from any sibling tool, though the sibling list is mostly wallet/financials tooling, so overlap is limited.
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 statement of when to call this versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The reader must infer that it is a market-data read for crypto underlyings.
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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