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Tradier

by io.github.pipeworx-io

Tradier Quote

tradier_quote
Read-onlyIdempotent

Get real-time quotes for (last price, bid, ask, volume, change). Accepts one or more comma-separated tickers. Example: tradier_quote({ symbols: "AAPL,MSFT,SPY", _apiKey: "your-token" })

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
_apiKeyYesTradier access token (free with a funded Tradier brokerage account, or a sandbox token)
sandboxNoUse the Tradier sandbox environment (sandbox.tradier.com) instead of production. Default false.
symbolsYesOne or more ticker symbols, comma-separated, e.g. "AAPL" or "AAPL,MSFT,SPY"

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "_apiKey": "your-tradier-api-key",
+    "symbols": "AAPL"
+  },
+  {
+    "_apiKey": "your-tradier-api-key",
+    "symbols": "AAPL,MSFT,SPY"
+  }
+]
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description adds behavioral detail by specifying the returned data (last price, bid, ask, volume, change), which goes beyond the structured annotations. No contradictions.

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 plus an example with no wasted words. The first sentence immediately states the purpose and key data fields. The example is concise and demonstrates usage with realistic data.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity and lack of output schema, the description covers essential information: what the tool does, input format (comma-separated symbols), and example. It could mention error handling or rate limits, but for a real-time quote tool it is mostly complete.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for all parameters. The description reinforces the parameter behavior (e.g., 'comma-separated tickers') and provides an example, but does not add significant new meaning beyond the schema. Baseline score of 3 applies.

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?

The description clearly states 'Get real-time quotes' and lists specific data fields (last price, bid, ask, volume, change). It distinguishes from siblings like tradier_option_chain and tradier_option_expirations by focusing on real-time price quotes for equities.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description provides a clear purpose but lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., for options data use tradier_option_chain). The example shows usage but no exclusions or context like 'use for intraday pricing, not historical'.

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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TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Multiple tools share overlapping purposes: ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_beta, and ask_pipeworx_grounded are near-identical variants, and the five polymarket_* tools cover heavily overlapping territory. An agent must read lengthy descriptions to distinguish between them, and pairs like validate_claim vs ask_pipeworx_grounded or discover_tools vs suggest_questions have fuzzy boundaries.

Naming Consistency2/5

Naming is wildly inconsistent: verb_noun (compare_entities, discover_tools), bare verbs (forget, remember, subscribe), noun phrases (entity_profile, recent_alerts, pipeworx_feedback), prefixed families (tradier_*, polymarket_*) and suffixed variants (ask_pipeworx_beta, ask_pipeworx_grounded). There is no single predictable convention across the set.

Tool Count2/5

34 tools is far beyond the 15-25 heavy range, and the count is inflated by near-duplicates like ask_pipeworx/ask_pipeworx_beta and five polymarket edge tools. The server mixes several unrelated domains (Tradier quotes/options, Pipeworx research, Polymarket analysis, memory, subscriptions, web utilities), making the scope feel unbounded.

Completeness2/5

For a server named Tradier, having only quote and option-chain endpoints is a significant gap—no historical data, account, positions, or order execution. The Pipeworx/Polymarket side is more complete, but the inclusion of unrelated utilities like generate_llms_txt and scan_dependency means no single domain is fully served.

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