get_master_release
Retrieve details of a master release by providing its unique master ID from Discogs.
Instructions
Get a master release
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| master_id | Yes |
Retrieve details of a master release by providing its unique master ID from Discogs.
Get a master release
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| master_id | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided. The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as idempotency, side effects, or return value structure. Completely opaque.
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Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Extremely concise (one short sentence) but under-specified. Lacks necessary context, so not appropriately sized. Could be improved with brevity that adds value.
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Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no annotations, no output schema, and no parameter descriptions, the description is wholly insufficient. It fails to provide minimal context for an agent to use the tool correctly.
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Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%. The description does not add any meaning to the 'master_id' parameter beyond its name, which is self-explanatory but not enriched.
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?
The description 'Get a master release' uses a verb and resource but is extremely vague. It does not specify what a master release is or how it differs from siblings like 'get_release' or 'get_artist_releases'. Minimal differentiation.
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Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are many sibling 'get_*' tools, but the description provides no context for selection.
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