Retrieves detailed metadata for a Spotify album, including its release date, label, and track list.
Get detailed information about a Spotify album.
Args:
album_id: Spotify album ID
Returns:
Dict with album metadata including release_date, label, tracks| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| album_id | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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The schema has no parameter descriptions (0% coverage). The description adds 'Spotify album ID' which provides some context but is minimal beyond the parameter name.
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The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'detailed information about a Spotify album', differentiating it from sibling tools like get_artist_info or get_track_info.
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