get_stats

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

No annotations provided, but description declares it's public and no credentials needed, which are key behavioral traits. The read-only nature is implicit from 'Get'. Adds value beyond the name.

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?

Two efficient sentences with no waste. Front-loads the main action and then adds the public access trait.

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 zero parameters and no output schema, the description fully explains what data is returned (volume, trades, throughput, rolling unique-trader counts) and access requirements. Complete for this simple tool.

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?

No parameters exist, so baseline 4 applies. Description does not need to add param info.

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?

Clearly states 'Get aggregate venue statistics' and lists specific fields (volume, trades, throughput) plus rolling unique-trader counts. Differentiates from siblings like get_stats_history and get_ticker by focus on current aggregate stats.

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?

Explicitly states 'Public — no credentials needed', indicating no authentication required. Though it doesn't list when-not or alternatives, the context is clear for a simple read operation.

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