Skip to main content
Glama

Get pack details

get_pack
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve a Freesound pack's name, description, author, and sound count by pack ID to inspect its contents and attribution details before use.

Instructions

Get details of a Freesound pack (name, description, author, number of sounds).

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "pack_id": "<pack_id>"
    },
    "name": "get_pack"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pack_idYesFreesound pack ID.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare read-only, idempotent, non-destructive and open-world behavior. The description adds which metadata fields come back, which helps since there is no output schema. It says nothing about error behavior for an invalid ID or about authentication and rate limits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

It is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. The parenthetical field list earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

This is a simple one-parameter read tool with rich annotations. The description partially makes up for the missing output schema by listing the returned fields. The only notable gap is the missing pointer to sibling tools for getting pack IDs or pack contents.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% for the single pack_id parameter. The description adds no meaning beyond it, so the baseline score applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description names a specific verb and resource, "Get details of a Freesound pack", and lists the fields returned: name, description, author and number of sounds. It does not separate itself from get_pack_sounds, which lists the sounds in the pack, though the field list implies the difference.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 tool or where to get a pack_id (for example, from get_user_packs). It also does not say to use get_pack_sounds when the actual sound list is needed.

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