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setlist-mcp

by chrischall

setlist_resolve_concerts

Read-only

Resolve multiple concerts to setlists in one call. Provide artist, date, city, venue for each, and receive matched setlist details plus a summary of matches, stubs, and pending items.

Instructions

Resolve many concerts to their setlists in ONE call (instead of 2+ per show). Given up to 24 {artist, date, city?, venue?}, returns the best-match setlist for each — {setlistId, url, eventDate, artist, venue, city, tour, songCount, hasSongs} — plus a {matched, stubs, tourReferenced, unmatched, pending} summary. For each: searches artist + date (narrowed by your city/venue), and on a miss falls back to a relevance artist lookup (by mbid) and a punctuation-normalized name so format variants still resolve. hasSongs: false flags an empty stub page (no songs logged on setlist.fm). When a show is a stub, if the act toured a repeating set the result also includes a tourReference — a populated setlist from the SAME tour on a different date (with songs + its own url), clearly labeled as a reference, NOT this exact show (set tourFallback: false to skip these extra lookups). Calls are paced to setlist.fm's ~2 req/sec limit; if a big batch can't finish within the time budget the rest come back pending: true (re-call with just those) rather than timing out. Keep batches ≤24. 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
concertsYesConcerts to resolve (1–24 per call)
tourFallbackNoFor empty stubs, also fetch a same-tour reference setlist (default true). Set false to skip the extra lookups.
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations only provide readOnlyHint=true. The description adds substantial behavioral context: rate limiting with pending results, fallback to artist lookup, tour reference behavior, attribution requirements, and stub handling. No contradictions with annotations.

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?

The description is front-loaded with the core purpose and each sentence adds necessary detail. Slightly long but justified given complexity. Would benefit from slight trimming, but still well-structured.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the complexity of the tool (batch resolution, stubs, tour references, rate limiting, attribution), the description covers all essential aspects. No output schema, but output fields are enumerated. Completeness is high for the tool's complexity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds meaning beyond schema: explains the purpose of each input field, defaults for tourFallback, and batching limits. Adds value but not essential for understanding due to thorough schema descriptions.

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?

The description clearly states it resolves multiple concerts to setlists in one call, reducing redundant API calls. It specifies input (up to 24 {artist, date, city?, venue?}) and output fields, effectively distinguishing from siblings like setlist_get_artist_setlists which handles single artist lookups.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says to use this for batch resolution ('instead of 2+ per show') and mentions usage limits (≤24, pacing to 2 req/sec). It does not explicitly state when not to use, but context with sibling tools implies alternatives. Clear guidance on when to use given.

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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