setlist_get_setlist

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, so description adds value by detailing data structure (sets, encores, song attributes) and attribution rules. No contradictions; description enriches behavioral understanding.

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?

Efficient and well-structured: first sentence states core purpose, then explains nested data format, and ends with attribution note. No redundant sentences; each earns its place.

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 GET tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers response structure, optional fields, and usage instructions (attribution). Sufficient for an AI agent to invoke and present results correctly.

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 description coverage is 100% (single parameter 'setlistId' documented). Description simply says 'by its ID', adding no new meaning beyond schema. Baseline 3 applies.

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 'Get a setlist.fm setlist by its ID, including the full song list and event details.' It specifies the verb ('Get'), the resource ('setlist'), and the method (by ID), effectively distinguishing from sibling tools that handle other entities or searches.

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 guidance on interpreting response fields (sets, songs, attributes) and attribution requirements (cite URL, fallback to setlist.fm). While it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool vs alternatives, the sibling tools are clearly for other entities, making usage context clear.

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