get_artist_releases

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'List...', implying a read operation, but it does not mention pagination behavior, sort defaults, response shape, or that releases may include roles like 'main' or 'appearances'. This is a significant gap for a tool with five parameters and no output schema.

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 single sentence is concise and free of filler, but it is under-specified for a tool with five parameters, no annotations, and no output schema. It earns its place but is not appropriately sized for the complexity it should explain.

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?

The description provides only the minimal action and resource, with no return format, pagination semantics, sorting behavior, or relationship to sibling tools. Given the lack of output schema and annotations, this leaves the agent under-informed about what the call will return and how to interpret it.

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 input schema has 0% description coverage, so the description must compensate by explaining how the parameters relate to the operation. It only indicates that the resource is keyed to a Discogs artist, leaving page, perPage, sort, and sortOrder meaning entirely to their names and enums.

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 'List releases associated with a Discogs artist' uses a specific verb and identifies a clear resource, so an agent understands the basic action. However, it does not distinguish this from similarly named siblings like get_label_releases or get_master_versions, so it stops short of a 5.

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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no exclusions, and no context about what distinguishes artist releases from label releases or master versions. The agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name and sibling list.

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