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Skip to the next track in the queue or context. Specify a device ID and preview changes with dry_run.

Instructions

Skip to the next track in the queue or context.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dry_runNoPreview only: describe what would change without performing it. Default false — pass true to preview.
device_idNoTarget device ID
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 changedv3.0.1
    • addedInput schema / properties / dry_run / default
      Added value: +false
    • changedInput schema / properties / dry_run / description
      Previous value: -"Preview only: validate inputs and describe exactly what would change without performing it"New value: +"Preview only: describe what would change without performing it. Default false — pass true to preview."
  2. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.31.0
    • removedInput schema / $schema
      Removed value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
  3. Changed3 schema fields changedv1.26.1
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
    • addedInput schema / properties / dry_run
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Preview only: validate inputs and describe exactly what would change without performing it",
      +  "type": "boolean"
      +}
    • 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

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Only annotation is destructiveHint=false, which is nearly uninformative for a playback control. The description adds that skipping occurs relative to queue or context, useful behavioral context, but omits what happens at the end of the queue, whether playback state must be active, and whether an active device is required.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no waste. Efficient, though it may be under-specified rather than truly concise.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a playback-control mutation adjacent to many stateful siblings (play, pause, seek, set_shuffle, get_queue), the description is thin. It lacks prerequisites (active playback, valid device) and edge-case behavior (end of queue), so an agent could misuse it.

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 coverage is 100%, so parameters (dry_run, device_id, response_format) are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no parameter detail, which is acceptable at full coverage but leaves no extra value.

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?

States a specific verb ('Skip to') and resource ('the next track in the queue or context'). An agent can distinguish it immediately from siblings like pause, seek, and play.

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?

No guidance on when to use this vs. alternatives like play, seek, or skip_previous. The phrase 'queue or context' gestures faintly at playback-state behavior but doesn't explain prerequisites or the difference between skipping within a queue vs. a context.

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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