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Get Spotify artist

spotify_artist_get
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Get a Spotify artist by id or profile URL.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlNoOptional Spotify artist URL for the request.
linkNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
pathNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
trimNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
limitNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
offsetNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
contextYesDescribe the user's underlying goal in one sentence — not the tool you are calling.
tweetIdNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
artistIdNoOptional Spotify artist id for the request.
pageSizeNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
tweetUrlNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
tweet_idNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
llm_modelYesThe exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. "claude-opus-4-8", "gpt-5.2"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass "unknown" — never guess.
permalinkNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
tweet_urlNoAlias for `url`. Prefer `url`.
maxResultsNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
max_resultsNoIgnored if this tool does not support it.
conversation_idNoEcho the conversation_id from the server's previous response. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed19 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / link / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / link / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / maxResults
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / max_results
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / offset
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / pageSize
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / path
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / permalink / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / permalink / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / trim
      Added value: +{
      +  "anyOf": [
      +    {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "number"
      +    },
      +    {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  ],
      +  "description": "Ignored if this tool does not support it."
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweetId / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / tweetId / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweetUrl / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / tweetUrl / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweet_id / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / tweet_id / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweet_url / anyOf
      Added value: +[
      +  {
      +    "type": "string"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "number"
      +  },
      +  {
      +    "type": "boolean"
      +  }
      +]
    • removedInput schema / properties / tweet_url / type
      Removed value: -"string"
  2. Changed6 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / link
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / permalink
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweetId
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweetUrl
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweet_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / tweet_url
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Alias for `url`. Prefer `url`.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • addedInput schema / properties / context
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Describe the user's underlying goal in one sentence — not the tool you are calling.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / conversation_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Echo the conversation_id from the server's previous response. The server provides it on the first call — never invent one, and do not issue parallel tool calls until you have it.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / llm_model
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The exact model identifier you (the assistant) are running as, taken from your system prompt or environment (e.g. \"claude-opus-4-8\", \"gpt-5.2\"). Used for analytics only. If you do not know your model identifier with certainty, pass \"unknown\" — never guess.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / required
      Added value: +[
      +  "context",
      +  "llm_model"
      +]
  4. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
  5. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
  6. First observed

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, which signal a safe, non-mutating operation. The description adds minimal behavioral context beyond that. It does not describe the response format or any rate-limiting concerns. With annotations covering the safety profile, this is adequate but not rich; a 3 is appropriate.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, concise sentence that directly states the core functionality. It is front-loaded with the verb and resource. It could be slightly more detailed but is economically written with no wasted words.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity (get by id or URL) and the presence of a rich schema and annotations, the description is almost sufficient. However, it omits any mention of the output structure or what data fields are returned (e.g., name, followers, genres), which would help an agent assess whether it meets the user's need. That minor gap pulls it down from a 4.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, meaning the schema already documents every parameter's purpose. The description adds the key semantic that either 'url' or 'artistId' can be used to identify the artist, which is useful. Several alias parameters (link, path, tweetId, etc.) are present but marked as aliases in the schema, and the description doesn't clarify which to use beyond the schema's 'Prefer url' hints. Baseline 3 is correct since the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 description states a clear verb ('Get'), a specific resource ('Spotify artist'), and two acceptable input modes ('id or profile URL'). While it doesn't explicitly name a sibling, the tool name itself distinguishes it from spotify_album_get and spotify_track_get, so the purpose is unambiguous. This is sufficient to guide an agent.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like spotify_album_get or spotify_track_get. It does not mention any exclusions or conditions that would route the agent to a sibling. The agent must infer usage from the tool name alone, which is weak for a platform with many similar tools.

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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