mb_search_recordings

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as pagination, result format, authentication requirements, or rate limits. The description carries the full burden but offers only the minimal purpose, leaving significant behavioral gaps.

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 description is a single, concise sentence with no unnecessary information. It efficiently communicates the core purpose without verbosity.

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?

Given the simple search tool with three parameters and no output schema, the description is too minimal. It omits essential contextual details like parameter descriptions, result expectations, and behavioral constraints, leaving the agent underinformed for proper invocation.

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%, and the description adds no meaning beyond parameter names. 'query', 'artist', and 'limit' are not explained; their use and format are left entirely to inference. The description fails to compensate for the lack of schema descriptions.

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 clearly states the tool searches for recordings/tracks on MusicBrainz, specifying both the action (search) and the resource (recordings/tracks). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like mb_search_artists and mb_search_releases.

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 implicitly guides the agent to use this tool for recordings/tracks, but it lacks explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative tool recommendations. The agent must infer from the resource name, which may not be sufficient for nuanced decisions.

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