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TypeScript
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setlist_get_venue

Read-only

Retrieves a setlist.fm venue by its ID, returning venue details and a setlist.fm URL to cite as the source.

Instructions

Get a setlist.fm venue by its ID. Results include a setlist.fm url; when you present this data, cite it as a clickable source link to setlist.fm (their API terms require followable attribution — no nofollow). If a result has no url, link to https://www.setlist.fm instead.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
viewNoResponse shape: "compact" (default) drops fields the response already carries elsewhere; "full" returns every field this server understands. compact strips image/avatar URLs from the response; "full" returns Setlist.fm's payload untouched. No field projection: this server has no verified record of which Setlist.fm fields matter, and inventing one would risk dropping a field a caller needs.
venueIdYesVenue ID

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv1.0.0
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv0.11.1
    • addedInput schema / properties / view
      Added value: +{
+  "description": "Response shape: \"compact\" (default) drops fields the response already carries elsewhere; \"full\" returns every field this server understands. compact strips image/avatar URLs from the response; \"full\" returns Setlist.fm's payload untouched. No field projection: this server has no verified record of which Setlist.fm fields matter, and inventing one would risk dropping a field a caller needs.",
+  "enum": [
+    "compact",
+    "full"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}
  3. First observedv0.4.0

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations provide readOnlyHint=true, so the read-only safety profile is already covered. The description adds meaningful behavioral context beyond that: the attribution requirement (cite as a clickable source link with no nofollow) and the fallback behavior when a result has no URL. This is practical, non-obvious information that impacts how the agent should present output.

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 compact and front-loaded: the core purpose appears in the first sentence, and the following two sentences each carry distinct, necessary behavioral information about attribution. There is no filler or repetition.

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 simple read-only single-venue lookup with fully documented parameters, the description covers the key usage details: what the tool does and how to handle the URL in results. The lack of an output schema means a bit more detail about the returned venue structure could be helpful, but the two-parameter schema and readOnlyHint make this adequate.

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 both 'venueId' and 'view' fully described in the input schema, including enum details for 'view'. The description adds no extra parameter-level meaning beyond mentioning 'by its ID', so the baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

Description states a clear verb ('Get'), target resource ('a setlist.fm venue'), and lookup key ('by its ID'). It distinguishes from sibling search tools by emphasizing direct ID lookup, though it does not explicitly name any sibling or contrast with setlist_search_venues or setlist_get_venue_setlists.

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 is given about when to use this tool versus alternatives. An agent must infer from the tool name and sibling list that this is for a single venue lookup rather than searching venues or fetching venue setlists. There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use statement.

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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