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get_v1_1_search

Search Group: Explore. Billing per call: 1 Credits. Agents can pay per call ($0.01 via x402/MPP, no API key).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoSearch query
glNo
typeNo`multi` or one of these: - albums - artists - episodes - genres - playlists - podcasts - tracks - users
limitNo
offsetNo
numberOfTopResultsNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries the disclosure burden. It does usefully disclose the cost model ('Billing per call: 1 Credits' and payment via x402/MPP with no API key), which is beyond structured data. However, it does not explicitly confirm the operation is read-only, mention rate limits, or describe response behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is short, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. 'Search Group: Explore.' is a fragment with no functional substance, and the rest of the text is billing information. Every word should contribute to choosing/calling the tool; most of it does not.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, no annotations, 6 parameters, and a low schema coverage of 33%, this description is severely incomplete. An agent cannot determine what results the search returns, which domains it covers, or how the various optional parameters behave. Only the payment model is stated.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is only 33%, so the description should compensate for the undocumented parameters. It provides no parameter information at all. The schema describes only 'q' and 'type'; 'gl', 'limit', 'offset', and 'numberOfTopResults' remain largely opaque, and the description gives the agent no help.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description says 'Search Group: Explore.' but never states that the tool performs a search or what it searches. It essentially restates the title 'Search' and adds a vague label, with no specific verb and resource. It does not distinguish it from the many sibling getter tools.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 sibling tools like get_v1_1_tracks, get_v1_1_albums, or get_v1_1_artist_overview. The billing note is unrelated to selection criteria, leaving the agent to infer whether this is a general-purpose search entry point.

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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