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by io.github.pipeworx-io

Get By Imdb Id

get_by_imdb_id
Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch a full movie/series/episode record from OMDb by IMDB ID (e.g., "tt0111161"). Returns title, year, rated, runtime, director, cast, plot, awards, IMDB/RT/Metacritic ratings, and box office.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
plotNoshort | full (default short)
imdb_idYesIMDB ID with leading "tt"

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
plotYesPlot summary
typeYesType: movie, series, or episode
yearYesRelease year
ratedYesMPAA rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc.)
titleYesMovie/series/episode title
actorsYesArray of actor names
awardsYesAwards and nominations summary
genresYesArray of genre strings
posterYesPoster image URL
writerYesWriter name(s)
countryYesCountry/countries of origin
imdb_idYesIMDB ID (tt-prefixed)
ratingsYesArray of ratings from various sources
runtimeYesRuntime in minutes
directorYesDirector name(s)
imdb_urlYesDirect URL to IMDB title page
languageYesLanguage(s)
releasedYesRelease date
metascoreYesMetacritic score
box_officeYesBox office earnings
imdb_votesYesNumber of IMDB votes
productionYesProduction company
imdb_ratingYesIMDB rating (0-10)
total_seasonsYesTotal seasons (for series only)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "imdb_id": "tt0111161"
+  },
+  {
+    "imdb_id": "tt0944947",
+    "plot": "full"
+  }
+]
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "actors": {
+      "description": "Array of actor names",
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "awards": {
+      "description": "Awards and nominations summary",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "box_office": {
+      "description": "Box office earnings",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "country": {
+      "description": "Country/countries of origin",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "director": {
+      "description": "Director name(s)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "genres": {
+      "description": "Array of genre strings",
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "imdb_id": {
+      "description": "IMDB ID (tt-prefixed)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "imdb_rating": {
+      "description": "IMDB rating (0-10)",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "imdb_url": {
+      "description": "Direct URL to IMDB title page",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "imdb_votes": {
+      "description": "Number of IMDB votes",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "language": {
+      "description": "Language(s)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "metascore": {
+      "description": "Metacritic score",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "plot": {
+      "description": "Plot summary",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "poster": {
+      "description": "Poster image URL",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "production": {
+      "description": "Production company",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "rated": {
+      "description": "MPAA rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc.)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "ratings": {
+      "description": "Array of ratings from various sources",
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "source": {
+            "description": "Rating source (IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic)",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "value": {
+            "description": "Rating value",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "released": {
+      "description": "Release date",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "runtime": {
+      "description": "Runtime in minutes",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "title": {
+      "description": "Movie/series/episode title",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "total_seasons": {
+      "description": "Total seasons (for series only)",
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "type": {
+      "description": "Type: movie, series, or episode",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "writer": {
+      "description": "Writer name(s)",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "year": {
+      "description": "Release year",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "title",
+    "year",
+    "rated",
+    "released",
+    "runtime",
+    "genres",
+    "director",
+    "writer",
+    "actors",
+    "plot",
+    "language",
+    "country",
+    "awards",
+    "poster",
+    "ratings",
+    "metascore",
+    "imdb_rating",
+    "imdb_votes",
+    "imdb_id",
+    "type",
+    "box_office",
+    "production",
+    "total_seasons",
+    "imdb_url"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, etc. The description adds that it returns a comprehensive set of fields, which provides useful context beyond annotations.

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?

Single sentence, extremely concise, front-loaded with action and subject. No unnecessary words.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the output schema exists, the description is complete: it lists key fields, explains the ID format, and is aligned with the tool's simple fetch behavior.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, but the description adds value by noting the default value for 'plot' (short), which is not explicit in the schema. It also implies the format of imdb_id.

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 it fetches a full movie/series/episode record from OMDb using an IMDB ID, distinguishing it from siblings like get_by_title which uses title.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

While the purpose is clear, the description does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_by_title, though the name implies the ID scenario.

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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TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Many tools have overlapping purposes, such as ask_pipeworx, ask_pipeworx_grounded, and deep_research all answering questions, and bet_research overlapping with polymarket_edges/arbitrage. The diverse tool set lacks clear boundaries.

Naming Consistency3/5

All names use snake_case, but verb patterns are inconsistent: some start with verbs (ask_pipeworx, remember) while others start with nouns (polymarket_arbitrage, entity_profile). Names vary widely in length and descriptiveness.

Tool Count2/5

33 tools is excessive for a server named 'Omdb', which implies a movie database. Most tools are unrelated to movies, indicating poor scoping for the server's purpose.

Completeness2/5

For the OMDb domain, only search and retrieval tools exist, with no create/update/delete operations. Overall, the tool set feels like a random collection with significant gaps relative to any coherent domain.

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