get_recent_trades

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the burden. It mentions 'public' (non-critical) and 'recent' but does not disclose rate limits, auth requirements, or pagination behavior. The presence of an output schema partly compensates.

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?

One clear sentence with no fluff. Could be slightly restructured for clarity (e.g., 'Get recent public trades for a symbol.') but effective as is.

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 simple retrieval tool with full schema and output schema, the description is largely complete. It lacks details like default ordering or rate limits but remains functional.

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 coverage is 100%, so the description adds value by clarifying 'public trades' (not private or included in other scopes). This semantic beyond the schema justifies a score above baseline 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 it retrieves 'most recent public trades for a symbol.' This distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_ohlcv (candles), get_order_book (order depth), and get_liquidations (liquidation events).

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 indicates when to use (when you need recent public trades for a symbol) but does not provide explicit when-not-to-use or comparisons to alternatives. Many siblings exist, so more guidance would help.

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