get_option_trades

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full behavioral burden. It does not disclose pagination behavior, limits, real-time access requirements, or any side effects. The single-sentence description adds no behavioral context beyond the tool's name.

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 one concise, front-loaded sentence with zero waste. It efficiently communicates the core purpose without redundancy.

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?

The tool has six parameters and an output schema, but no annotations. The description is too sparse to cover important behavioral nuances like pagination and symbol limits, though the schema fills many gaps. It is adequate but leaves room for improvement in guiding an agent's interaction.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add any detail beyond what the schema already provides for each parameter, such as 'limit' applying across symbols or pagination via 'page_token'.

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 states the verb 'retrieves', the resource 'historical trade data', and the target 'one or more option contracts', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_option_latest_trade (latest single trade) and get_option_bars (bars data).

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 word 'historical' gives clear context for when to use this tool (for past trade data), as opposed to real-time or latest-trade tools. No explicit exclusions are stated, but the scope is evident from the description and sibling names.

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