spotify_track

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

Describes the return as normalized metadata but does not disclose potential authentication needs, rate limits, or behavior when both parameters are provided. With no annotations, more detail would be beneficial.

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?

Very concise: two sentences that front-load the purpose and essential usage. No unnecessary words or repetition.

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 retrieval tool with high schema coverage, the description covers purpose, input options, and default behavior. Missing output details but acceptable given no output schema.

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% with clear descriptions. The description adds value by explaining optionality and fallback, but the schema already conveys most information, so baseline score 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?

Description clearly states 'Retrieve Spotify track details' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like spotify_album or spotify_search by focusing on retrieving track metadata from Spotify Web Player.

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?

Provides guidance on providing either uri or id, and mentions default behavior when omitted. However, it lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance compared to alternative Spotify tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.