Get sentiment indexes
get_sentimentLatest sentiment index readings: CNN Fear & Greed, Crypto Fear & Greed. Good opening move for a market-context check. (Requires api:read.)
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
get_sentimentLatest sentiment index readings: CNN Fear & Greed, Crypto Fear & Greed. Good opening move for a market-context check. (Requires api:read.)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare read-only, idempotent, open-world, and non-destructive behavior, so the description does not need to restate safety traits. It adds useful context beyond annotations by stating the required scope '(Requires api:read.)' and indicating that readings are 'latest'.
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 description is compact, front-loaded with the core data sources, and every phrase contributes either purpose, usage context, or authorization requirement. There is no wasted wording.
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 simple parameterless read tool with rich safety annotations, the description is nearly complete: it identifies the indexes, gives a usage context, and states the required API scope. It does not describe the return shape, which is a minor gap given there is no output schema.
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?
This tool takes zero parameters, so there are no parameter semantics to document. Per the baseline rule for parameterless tools, a 4 is appropriate.
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 clearly states the resource and even names the two sentiment indexes returned, so the tool's purpose is easy to identify. It does not explicitly contrast itself with sibling market-context tools such as get_market_regime or get_market_brief, so it stops short of full sibling differentiation.
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?
The phrase 'Good opening move for a market-context check' gives a clear usage context for when to call this tool. It does not name alternatives or describe when not to use it, but the intended use case is explicit enough.
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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