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Alpha Vantage MCP Server

by calvernaz

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Calculate triangular moving average for stock analysis using Alpha Vantage data to identify price trends and support trading decisions.

Instructions

Fetch triangular moving average

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
symbolYes
intervalYes
monthNo
time_periodYes
series_typeYes
datatypeNo
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden but only states the action without disclosing behavioral traits like data sources, rate limits, error handling, or output format. It fails to add meaningful context beyond the basic purpose.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, though this brevity contributes to gaps in other dimensions.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity (6 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain parameter meanings, usage context, or return values, making it inadequate for effective tool selection and invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no information about parameters. With 6 parameters (4 required), this leaves semantics entirely undocumented, failing to compensate for the schema gap.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Fetch triangular moving average' states a verb ('Fetch') and resource ('triangular moving average'), but it's vague about what specifically is fetched (e.g., values for a financial instrument) and doesn't distinguish from siblings like 'sma' or 'wma' which are other moving average tools. It avoids tautology but lacks specificity.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description doesn't mention context, prerequisites, or exclusions, and with many sibling tools for technical indicators (e.g., 'sma', 'ema'), this omission is significant.

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

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