spotify-mcp

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Mentions 'tracklist' inclusion which adds some behavioral context, but fails to disclose read-only nature, authentication requirements, error handling for invalid IDs, or rate limiting.

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?

Single efficient sentence with no redundant words. Information is front-loaded with the action ('Get detailed information') and scope ('about an album') immediately clear.

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?

Adequate for a simple retrieval tool with an output schema (which handles return value documentation), but gaps remain due to undocumented parameters and lack of behavioral/safety context given the absence of annotations.

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 has 0% description coverage (album_id has no description field). The description fails to compensate by not explaining what an album_id is, its format (Spotify URI vs ID), or where to obtain it. No parameter context added.

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?

Clear verb-resource combination ('Get detailed information about an album') and specifies inclusion of 'tracklist' as a key return element. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like 'spotify_get_saved_albums' or 'spotify_get_artist_albums' in the description text.

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?

Provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'spotify_get_saved_albums' (for user's library) or 'spotify_search' (to find album IDs). No prerequisites or conditions are mentioned.

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