Artist overview
get_v1_1_artist_overviewArtist overview Group: Artists. Billing per call: 1 Credits. Agents can pay per call ($0.01 via x402/MPP, no API key).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | Artist ID |
get_v1_1_artist_overviewArtist overview Group: Artists. Billing per call: 1 Credits. Agents can pay per call ($0.01 via x402/MPP, no API key).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | Artist ID |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only mentions billing and grouping. It does not state what the tool returns, whether it is read-only, what data it covers, or any side effects or limitations.
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?
The description is very short, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. 'Artist overview' and billing information do not earn their place because they do not help an agent understand the tool's purpose or usage.
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?
For a tool with no output schema, no annotations, and many closely related sibling tools, the description is severely incomplete. It fails to explain what an 'overview' contains, how it differs from discography overview, or what the agent should expect in the response.
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?
The input schema already fully describes the single parameter with 'Artist ID', so the description adds no additional parameter meaning. Baseline 3 is appropriate because schema coverage is 100%, but the description itself contributes nothing beyond the schema.
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?
The description is essentially a tautology: 'Artist overview' restates the tool name and title without a clear verb or resource scope. It does not distinguish this from sibling tools like get_v1_1_artist_discography_overview or get_v1_1_artist_albums.
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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives. The phrase 'Group: Artists' is a category label, not a usage guideline, and there is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or when another artist endpoint would be more appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.