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mcp-ibkr-agent

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stop_order

Place a stop order that triggers a market order once the stop price is hit. Supports stop-loss and stop-entry with optional limit price for stop-limit orders.

Instructions

Place a STOP order (e.g. a stop-loss). Triggers a market order when stop_price is hit.

side is "BUY" or "SELL" (a stop-loss on a long position is a SELL). Pass limit_price to make it a STOP-LIMIT (becomes a limit order on trigger instead of a market order). Sized by quantity (shares).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sideYes
symbolYes
quantityYes
stop_priceYes
limit_priceNo
Behavior4/5

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

Discloses key behavior: triggers a market order (or limit order if limit_price given) on stop_price hit. No annotations, so description handles transparency well, but could note order validity.

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?

Three concise, front-loaded sentences with no redundant words.

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?

Adequate for a 5-param tool with no output schema; covers order type and parameter behavior, but could mention return value or order lifecycle.

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

Parameters4/5

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

With 0% schema description coverage, the description explains side, stop_price, limit_price, and quantity meaningfully. Symbol is not explained but is standard.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Clearly states the action 'Place a STOP order' and the trigger behavior, distinguishing it from siblings like bracket_order or trailing_stop.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explains side usage for stop-loss and optional stop-limit, but does not explicitly mention when not to use or compare with alternatives.

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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