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SpotifyMCP

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get_saved_episodes

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve podcast episodes saved in your Spotify library. Use fetch_all to get your complete collection, with pagination and format options for efficient access.

Instructions

Get podcast episodes saved in the user's library. Set fetch_all=true to retrieve the entire collection. Output is capped by max_results (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo1–50. Default: 20
marketNoISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code, e.g. 'US'
offsetNoPagination offset. Default: 0
fetch_allNoFetch all pages instead of one page (ignores limit/offset)
max_resultsNoMax items to return (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS env or 50)
response_formatNo'concise' = human prose, 'detailed' = more fields in prose, 'json' = raw API objectconcise

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.31.0
    • removedInput schema / $schema
      Removed value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
  2. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.28.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / market / description
      Previous value: -"ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code"New value: +"ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code, e.g. 'US'"
    • addedInput schema / properties / market / pattern
      Added value: +"^[A-Za-z]{2}$"
  3. Changed5 schema fields changedv1.26.1
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • changedInput schema / properties / fetch_all / description
      Previous value: -"Fetch all pages instead of one page (ignores limit/offset; capped at 500 items)"New value: +"Fetch all pages instead of one page (ignores limit/offset)"
    • addedInput schema / properties / max_results
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Max items to return (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS env or 50)",
+  "exclusiveMinimum": 0,
+  "maximum": 2000,
+  "type": "integer"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / offset / maximum
      Added value: +9007199254740991
    • addedInput schema / properties / response_format
      Added value: +{
+  "default": "concise",
+  "description": "'concise' = human prose, 'detailed' = more fields in prose, 'json' = raw API object",
+  "enum": [
+    "concise",
+    "detailed",
+    "json"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}
  4. First observedv1.0.1

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and idempotentHint=true, and the description adds behavioral context by explaining the fetch_all behavior and output capping via max_results with its default from SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS. This adds value beyond the annotations by clarifying pagination and limits, though it doesn't cover auth or rate limits.

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?

Three sentences, each earning its place: purpose, fetch_all hint, and output cap. No redundant phrases or filler. The most important info is front-loaded in the first sentence.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a read-only list tool with six params and no output schema, the description covers the non-obvious behavior (fetch_all, max_results cap) while the schema fully documents the rest. It doesn't explain response_format or market, but those are in the schema, so the description is adequate for correct invocation.

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% with each parameter fully documented. The description reiterates fetch_all and max_results semantics that already exist in the schema (e.g., schema says 'Fetch all pages instead of one page (ignores limit/offset)' and max_results default), adding no new meaning. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states 'Get podcast episodes saved in the user's library' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like get_saved_tracks, get_saved_albums, and get_saved_shows by specifying 'podcast episodes' and from search_saved_episodes by indicating retrieval of the entire saved library.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description offers usage guidance for the fetch_all and max_results parameters, but does not say when to choose this tool over alternatives like search_saved_episodes or get_episode. There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use context relative to siblings, so it relies on implied usage.

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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