mcp-spotify

get_track

Look up Spotify catalog information for a specific track by its Spotify ID or URI. Use it to fetch metadata such as track name and artist.

Instructions

Get Spotify catalog information for a track

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "id": "<id>"
    },
    "name": "get_track"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	The Spotify ID or URI for the track

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.4.4Sep 11, 2026

TDQS

C2.9/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the action ('Get') but doesn't describe key traits such as whether this is a read-only operation, potential rate limits, authentication requirements, error handling, or the format of returned information. For a tool with no annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse quickly. There is no wasted verbiage, and every part of the sentence contributes to understanding the tool's function.

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?

Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete for effective tool use. It doesn't cover behavioral aspects like authentication needs or rate limits, doesn't explain what 'catalog information' entails in the return value, and offers no usage guidelines. For a tool in a context with many siblings and no structured output, more comprehensive description is needed to compensate.

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?

The input schema has 100% description coverage, with the 'id' parameter clearly documented as 'The Spotify ID or URI for the track'. The description doesn't add any additional semantic context beyond this, such as examples of valid IDs or URIs, but since the schema provides complete coverage, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate as the description doesn't detract from the schema's information.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb ('Get') and resource ('Spotify catalog information for a track'), making the purpose specific and understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish this tool from similar siblings like 'get_album' or 'get_artist', which also retrieve catalog information but for different resource types, leaving some ambiguity in sibling differentiation.

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. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing authentication via 'get_access_token'), compare it to other catalog tools (e.g., 'get_album' for albums), or indicate scenarios where it's preferred over broader tools like 'search'. This lack of contextual usage information limits its effectiveness for an AI agent.

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