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search_by_reference

Read-onlyIdempotent

Find AINSOF music that SOUNDS LIKE a reference. Accepts a YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music or Deezer link, or 'artist - title'. SoundCloud is not supported because it exposes no permitted preview clip; TikTok is not supported because its published metadata identifies the post caption, not the recording. Ask for the artist and title instead. Use it when the user asks for AINSOF music similar to that reference: it matches the reference against the AINSOF catalogue by sound. Records by other artists cannot be licensed from AINSOF, so this returns our cues rather than a reading list. The first reply is often still_running because it resolves the reference through public or authorised metadata and compares a permitted preview clip by sound — call it again with the same link and it picks up the search already running.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
linkYes
top_kNo

TDQS

A4.9/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It explains the underlying workflow (resolve metadata, compare permitted preview clips), warns that the first reply is often 'still_running', and tells the caller to invoke the tool again with the same link to retrieve the running search. It also explains licensing restrictions that shape the results.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is long but every clause earns its place. The primary purpose is front-loaded, and the unsupported-platform, licensing, and retry details are all directly relevant to using the tool correctly. There is no filler.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a tool with a creative runtime behavior and various input limitations, this description is complete. It covers supported inputs, unsupported inputs, fallback behavior, the 'still_running' response, and result scope, leaving an agent well-equipped to select and invoke the tool properly.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The description adds significant meaning to the `link` parameter: accepted link types, the 'artist - title' fallback, and explicitly unsupported platforms. The `top_k` parameter is not explained, though its conventional meaning is largely inferable from the name and integer schema.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The first sentence states the action verb 'Find,' the object 'AINSOF music,' and the search criterion 'SOUNDS LIKE a reference.' It directly distinguishes this from ordinary catalog or metadata search tools like search_music by clarifying the matching is audio-based.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says when to use the tool: 'when the user asks for AINSOF music similar to that reference.' It also gives alternatives and exclusions, listing unsupported platforms (SoundCloud, TikTok), telling the user to ask for 'artist - title' instead, and explaining why records by other artists are not returned.

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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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

search_music, find_soundtrack, and search_by_reference all discover catalogue music, and find_soundtrack overlaps with search_music for description-based requests. The long descriptions clarify the intended input type, but an agent could still reasonably pick the wrong tool when a user asks for music for a video.

Naming Consistency3/5

Most tools follow a readable verb + object pattern (analyze_video, deliver_score, get_track, get_upload_link), but others are noun phrases (cue_sheet, listen_link, feedback) or awkwardly different (about_ainsof, score_my_video). The naming is not chaotic but lacks a single consistent convention.

Tool Count5/5

With 12 tools, the set is within the well-scoped 3-15 range and each tool addresses a clear stage of the catalogue and scoring workflow: search, preview, upload, analyze, score, deliver, and feedback. No obvious filler or redundancy bloating the count.

Completeness4/5

The set covers the core lifecycle from music discovery and video analysis through scoring, delivery, and user feedback. Minor gaps exist such as no explicit browse/album listing tool, but search_music can retrieve albums and composers, so this should not cause agent failures.

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