pro_get_public_trades

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and idempotenceHint=true, lowering the disclosure burden. The description adds useful behavioral detail: it returns a list of recent transactions with price, amount, side, and date, plus limit/sort behavior. No contradiction with annotations.

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 and front-loads the main purpose before listing options and return content. There is some redundancy with schema details, such as the limit default and sort order, but no significant filler.

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?

There is no output schema, so the description compensates by naming the returned fields (price, amount, side, date) and noting that the response is a list. The 'metadata' reference is vague, and sibling differentiation is not explicit, but the invocation-critical information is present.

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?

All three parameters (pair, sort, limit) are already described in the input schema, including format, values, default, and max. The description largely repeats these details without adding new meaning, so it earns the schema-covered baseline of 3.

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 what the tool does: 'Gets the latest public trades (executed orders) for a market.' The word 'public' and the [PUBLIC] tag help distinguish it from account-specific trade tools, though it does not explicitly name alternatives like pro_get_trades.

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 description provides a concrete use case ('Useful for seeing recent market activity') and a prerequisite ('Requires trading pair'). However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool or name sibling alternatives, so it falls short of full routing guidance.

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