music_download
Download the raw .m4a file of a track to the server.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| clip_id | Yes |
Download the raw .m4a file of a track to the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| clip_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate this is not read-only, is idempotent, and is not destructive. The description adds useful context by specifying the file format (.m4a) and destination (server), but it does not disclose details like overwrite behavior, authentication needs, or what happens if the clip_id is invalid.
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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word contributes to identifying the action, resource, format, and destination.
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 one-parameter tool this is minimally adequate: the agent knows what action to take and where the file ends up. However, there is no mention of the response/result, file storage location details, or how clip_id maps to a track, which leaves some ambiguity for correct invocation.
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 description coverage is 0%, so the description carries the burden of explaining clip_id. It refers to 'a track' but never explicitly states that clip_id identifies which track to download, leaving the only required parameter under-explained.
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 uses a specific verb ('Download') and resource ('raw .m4a file of a track'), with a clear destination ('to the server'). This distinguishes it from siblings like music_get, music_list, and music_stems by focusing on the raw audio file and server-side download.
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 implies the tool is for obtaining a raw .m4a file onto the server, but it does not explicitly state when to prefer this over alternatives such as music_get or music_stems. No exclusions or when-not-to-use guidance is provided.
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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