get_artist_releases

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

Annotations already cover the safety profile (readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true), so the bar is lower. The description adds genuinely useful scope information by disclosing that appearances with roles are included, which an agent could not guess from the name. It does not, however, mention pagination behavior, response size, or how results are ordered by default.

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?

A single compact sentence with the resource front-loaded and zero filler. It is appropriately sized for the amount of information it chooses to convey, though that brevity comes at the cost of completeness.

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?

For a paginated list tool with an entirely undocumented parameter schema and no output schema, the description omits any mention of paging, default sort, or result shape. An agent could call it, but not confidently or efficiently.

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 description coverage is 0% for five parameters, so the description carries full burden, yet it says nothing about page, per_page, sort, or sort_order. Only the artist_id and result-content semantics are weakly implied. This leaves four pagination/sorting parameters undocumented anywhere.

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 names a specific resource — an artist's discography — and clarifies the contents (masters, releases, and appearances with roles). It distinguishes itself from get_artist (artist metadata) and get_master_versions by scope, though it is phrased as a noun rather than a verb.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus alternatives such as get_artist, get_label_releases, or get_master_versions. The agent must infer usage purely from the resource name.

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