remove_from_playlist

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It merely states what the tool does without revealing side effects (e.g., whether removal is permanent), error conditions (e.g., handling of nonexistent URIs), or return value. It does not mention that this is a destructive write operation, which is important for an agent to know.

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 concise sentence, front-loaded with the action. No wasted words.

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?

Given that there are no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It fails to explain what response the agent can expect (e.g., whether it returns the updated playlist or a simple success indicator), or mention any auth requirements or rate limits. For a write operation, this lack of context could lead to incorrect assumptions.

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?

The input schema already documents both parameters with clear descriptions ('Playlist ID' and 'URIs to remove'). The description adds the clarification that the URIs can be tracks or episodes, which is useful but not substantial. Since schema coverage is 100%, this is minimally adequate but not enriching.

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 'Remove tracks or episodes from a playlist' clearly states the action (remove) and the resource (tracks/episodes from a playlist). It differentiates from sibling tools like add_to_playlist and update_playlist since it specifically targets removal, and from remove_saved_items which targets saved items rather than playlist contents.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that it is for modifying a user's playlist, nor does it disambiguate from similar operations like removing saved items or reordering playlist items. An agent would need to infer usage from the name alone.

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