Artist singles
get_v1_1_artist_singlesArtist singles 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 | |
| limit | No | ||
| offset | No |
get_v1_1_artist_singlesArtist singles 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 | |
| limit | No | ||
| offset | No |
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, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only mentions billing credits, which does not explain what the tool does, whether it is read-only, what it returns, or any other behavioral traits. The operation is not described at all.
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 extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. It fails to convey essential details, making it closer to a label than a functional description.
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 the tool has 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is woefully inadequate. It does not explain what the tool does, what the parameters mean, or what the response looks like, leaving an agent unable to use it correctly.
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?
Schema coverage is low (33%): only 'id' has a description. The description adds no parameter information whatsoever, leaving 'limit' and 'offset' completely unexplained. With such low schema coverage, the description should compensate but does not.
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 'Artist singles' merely restates the tool title without specifying any action (e.g., 'Get' or 'List'). It does not distinguish this tool from siblings like get_v1_1_artist_albums or get_v1_1_artist_discography_overview, and the added 'Group: Artists' is metadata, not a functional description.
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 on when to use this tool versus its many sibling artist-related tools. There is no mention of use cases, exclusions, or alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.