get_intraday_prices

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

No annotations provided, and description only states 'historical intraday prices' without disclosing behavioral traits like data range limits, API quotas, or error responses.

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?

Purpose is front-loaded in a single sentence, and parameters are listed clearly; minor redundancy with 'Args' label could be trimmed, but overall efficient.

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?

Parameter descriptions are complete, and output schema exists, but missing information on edge cases (e.g., missing dates, non-trading days) and behavioral constraints given lack of annotations.

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 four parameters are explained with examples (e.g., 'AAPL' for ticker, 'YYYY-MM-DD' for dates, valid frequencies for resample_freq), fully adding meaning beyond the schema's type-only definition.

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?

Clear verb 'get', specific resource 'historical intraday prices', and source 'IEX' distinguish it from sibling tools like get_stock_prices (daily) and get_realtime_price.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_stock_prices for daily data or get_realtime_price for current data; context is missing.

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