getPublicTrades

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses that the data is public, anonymized, requires authentication, has a 30-day time window constraint, a rate limit of 50 req/s, and supports pagination. It does not mention response structure or data freshness, but overall it's highly transparent for a read query.

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 relatively concise with two paragraphs plus a rate limit line and agent hint. The first sentence captures the core purpose. However, it repeats the time window constraint twice, which is slightly wasteful. Well-structured overall.

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 no output schema and zero parameter descriptions, the description covers the tool's purpose, constraints, and usage hints. But it omits crucial details like whether startTime/endTime are optional, the exact format of parameters, and the response structure. Adequate but not fully complete.

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%, so the description must compensate. It explains the time window constraint and pagination but does not specify parameter formats (e.g., startTime as Unix timestamp) or the cursor string. Adds some context but insufficient for a 4-parameter tool with no schema descriptions.

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 queries publicly available RFQ trade data with optional time range and cursor-based pagination. It distinguishes itself from siblings like getRecentPublicTrades which is for recent trades without filtering.

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 hints about authentication and time window constraints but does not explicitly guide when to use this tool versus alternatives like getRecentPublicTrades or getTradeHistory. Usage is implied but not clearly contrasted.

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