Artist releases

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It indicates the results are newest first and pagination via cursor, but omits auth requirements, rate limits, side effects, or whether the tool is read-only. The return format is not described, which is problematic without an 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 description is two sentences long, front-loaded with the main purpose, and every word serves a purpose. No unnecessary detail or repetition.

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 tool has 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is somewhat minimal. It covers pagination and ordering but does not describe the response fields (e.g., release ID, title, date). An agent may need additional context to fully understand the output, though the tool name implies standard release data.

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 coverage is 67%, and the description adds value by explaining cursor usage ('Use the cursor from a previous call for the next page'). The artist_id parameter is already well-documented in the schema. limit has min/max but no additional guidance. Overall, the description supplements the schema effectively for the cursor parameter.

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 retrieves an artist's releases sorted newest first, and mentions pagination. The verb 'get' and resource 'artist releases' are specific, but it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like get_label_releases or 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 implies when to use (to get an artist's releases) and provides pagination instructions ('Use the cursor from a previous call for the next page'). However, it lacks exclusions or alternatives, such as recommending search_releases for broader queries.

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