cancel_all_pending_orders

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It states the action is cancelling orders but does not mention scope (all symbols vs filtered), irreversibility, or potential impact on other operations. For a bulk cancellation tool, this is insufficient.

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 a single short sentence, which is concise but too brief for a potentially destructive operation. It front-loads the action but omits necessary context. It could easily add a second sentence for clarity without losing conciseness.

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?

Given the tool is a bulk cancel operation, the description lacks completeness. It does not explain the return behavior, whether the operation is atomic, or how to interpret the result. No output schema exists, so description should cover these aspects. The description is inadequate for safe usage.

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 coverage is 100% and the parameter 'symbol' is well-described in the schema. The description does not add any extra meaning beyond 'all pending orders'. The optional nature is clear, but the description could emphasize that omitting symbol cancels all orders across all symbols.

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 action ('Cancel') and resource ('all pending orders'). It distinguishes from siblings like cancel_order (single order) and cancel_algo_order (algo orders). However, it could be more precise about whether it cancels all orders globally or only for a symbol if provided.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., cancel_order for a single order). Does not mention that it cancels all pending orders, which could be dangerous, or any prerequisites. The agent is left to infer usage context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.