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discogs_search_releases

Search Discogs for music releases by query, artist, genre, year, or format. Retrieve detailed release information to discover albums, singles, and more.

Instructions

Search for music releases on Discogs.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qYes
artistNo
typeNo
formatNo
genreNo
yearNo
api_keyNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description fails to disclose behavioral traits like authentication needs, rate limits, or result limits. The description solely restates the purpose without adding behavioral context.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single short sentence, which is concise but severely underspecified for a tool with 7 parameters and no other documentation. It lacks necessary detail.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the tool's 7 parameters, absence of output schema, and lack of annotations, the description is critically incomplete. It does not explain how to use the tool or what results to expect.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description offers no explanation of parameters beyond what the schema provides. The 7 parameters remain completely opaque.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the verb 'search' and the resource 'music releases on Discogs', effectively distinguishing it from sibling tools like discogs_get_release or discogs_search_artists.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as discogs_search_artists or discogs_get_release. The agent receives no contextual hints for selection.

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

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