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Financial Modeling Prep MCP Server

getCryptocurrencyHistoricalLightChart

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve historical end-of-day cryptocurrency prices and volume data for a given symbol and date range to analyze market trends.

Instructions

Access historical end-of-day prices for a variety of cryptocurrencies with the Historical Cryptocurrency Price Snapshot API. Track trends in price and trading volume over time to better understand market behavior.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
symbolYesCryptocurrency symbol (e.g., BTCUSD)
from_dateNoStart date (YYYY-MM-DD)
toNoEnd date (YYYY-MM-DD)
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, openWorldHint. The description adds that it returns end-of-day prices and volume, but does not clarify what 'light' means (e.g., daily only, limited range). Some behavioral context is provided, but not comprehensive.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose. No unnecessary words or redundancy. Extremely concise and efficiently structured.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a simple read-only tool with annotations and a well-described schema, the description covers the main purpose and data types (price, volume). It lacks detail on the 'light' nature and return format, but overall fairly complete given the simplicity.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Input schema has 100% parameter description coverage, so the description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline 3 applies.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool provides historical end-of-day prices and tracks price/volume trends. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling getCryptocurrencyHistoricalFullChart, relying on the name 'LightChart' for distinction.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like getCryptocurrencyHistoricalFullChart or getCryptocurrencyQuote. The description does not mention exclusions or recommended contexts.

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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