spotify_get_album

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

No annotations are given, so the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. The term 'get' implies a read operation, but no details about permissions, rate limits, or side effects are provided. The output schema exists but the description adds no behavioral context beyond the obvious.

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?

The description is concise at one sentence, clearly stating the tool's purpose. It is front-loaded but could be slightly more efficient by omitting 'including its tracklist' if that is implied by 'detailed information'.

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?

Given the output schema exists, description does not need return values. However, with no annotations and zero schema description coverage, the description fails to explain prerequisites or how to use the album_id parameter. It is insufficient for a tool with one required parameter.

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?

The single required parameter 'album_id' has no description in the input schema (0% coverage). The description does not explain what an album_id is or how to obtain it, leaving the agent without essential context.

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 clearly states the tool gets detailed album information including tracklist, which distinguishes it from tools for playlists or artists. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from similar tools like spotify_get_artist_albums or spotify_get_track, which could cause ambiguity.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus its alternatives (e.g., spotify_get_playlist, spotify_get_artist). The description only states what it does without context for selection.

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