Genre View
get_v1_1_genre_viewGenre View Group: Genres. 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 | Genre ID | |
| limit | No | ||
| content_limit | No |
get_v1_1_genre_viewGenre View Group: Genres. Billing per call: 1 Credits. Agents can pay per call ($0.01 via x402/MPP, no API key).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | No | Genre ID | |
| limit | No | ||
| content_limit | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must carry the behavioral burden. It does disclose billing behavior (1 credit per call, payment via x402/MPP), which is useful. However, it does not state whether the operation is read-only, what data it returns, any rate limits, or side effects. The disclosure is limited to payment, leaving other behavioral aspects unknown.
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 a single sentence, so it is concise and front-loaded with the group name. However, it is not well-structured: it mixes billing details with a vague category label, and the core purpose is buried. It is brief but not informative enough to earn a higher score.
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 three parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what the tool does, what the parameters do, what the response looks like, or when to use it. An agent cannot confidently invoke this tool based on the provided definition.
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 only 33% (only 'id' has a description). The description does not explain any of the parameters, their types, formats, or relationships. It does not compensate for the missing schema descriptions, so an agent cannot understand what 'limit' or 'content_limit' control or what values are expected.
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 says 'Genre View Group: Genres' which essentially restates the title without stating a clear action or resource. It does not explicitly say it retrieves genre data, and it does not distinguish this tool from sibling tools like get_v1_1_albums or get_v1_1_tracks. The verb 'get' is implied by the name but not confirmed in the description, leaving the purpose ambiguous.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description only mentions billing and payment methods, not any context, prerequisites, or exclusions. An agent would have no idea when to choose this over sibling tools like get_v1_1_artist_albums or get_v1_1_playlist.
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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