options_get_quotes

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

No annotations exist, and the description adds no behavioral details. It doesn't disclose data range, pagination, rate limits, authentication, or whether the quotes are historical time-series or current. This is a significant gap.

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 sentence, so it's short, but it's under-specified rather than concisely informative. It omits essential details about query parameters and response meaning.

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 5-parameter tool with no output schema and no annotations, this description is drastically inadequate. It fails to convey the tool's full behavior, return format, or filtering capabilities.

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%, and the description does not mention any parameters beyond the concept of an option contract. The optional parameters (sort, limit, order, timestamp) are completely unexplained.

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 tool retrieves quotes for an option contract, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools that fetch indicators (SMA, EMA, RSI) and other data (trades, snapshots). However, it doesn't clarify whether these are historical or real-time quotes.

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 provided on when to use this versus related tools like options_get_snapshot or options_get_trades. The parameter schema suggests it returns a list of quotes with sorting/limiting, but the description offers no usage context.

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