List venues in a city with their event history. Use this to help users find popular venues or discover new spots.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| city | Yes | City name to search venues in | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of venues to return |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description only states the action (listing) without disclosing any behavioral traits such as side effects, authentication needs, rate limits, or read-only nature. The description carries the full burden but adds minimal transparency.
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 two sentences with no wasted words: one for function, one for usage. It is appropriately front-loaded. Could be slightly more explicit about 'event history' but overall efficient.
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 simple tool with 2 parameters and no output schema, the description covers the basic purpose and use case. However, it lacks details on return format (e.g., what fields, pagination) and does not mention siblings for disambiguation, leaving some context gaps.
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 100%, meaning the schema already documents both parameters (city, limit). The description does not add new meaning beyond naming 'city' in the first sentence. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 clearly states the verb ('List') and resource ('venues in a city'), and distinguishes from sibling tools that focus on cities or events. The phrase 'with their event history' adds context, though slightly vague.
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?
The description provides a general use case ('find popular venues or discover new spots') but does not explicitly guide when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_event_details or search_venues. No exclusions or competing tools are mentioned.
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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Most tools target distinct resources and actions, such as get_artist vs get_artist_events and get_event_schedule vs get_now_playing. A few pairs like list_artists/search_artists and get_event_weeks/search_event_weeks could be confused, but their descriptions clarify browse vs search.
Tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with get, list, and search. Minor inconsistency exists because get_ is used for both singular retrieval (get_artist) and collection listing (get_cities, get_event_weeks), while list_ only appears in list_artists. Overall predictable and readable.
16 tools is slightly above the typical 15-tool threshold but well-justified by the broad domain covering artists, events, venues, cities, event weeks, and organizers. Each tool serves a distinct purpose and none feel redundant.
The surface is comprehensive for a read-only events data API, covering artist browsing/search/details, event search/details/schedule/live, venue listing, city stats, event week management, and organizer search. Minor gaps include absent get_venue_details and get_organizer, but these can be derived from event details.