ai_videoGenerate an 8-second AI video clip with native audio (Google Veo 3.1 Fast). ~$0.50. Takes 1-4 minutes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Scene description: subject, action, camera, style | |
| aspect_ratio | No | 16:9 (default) | 9:16 (Shorts/Reels) | Auto |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations indicate a non-read-only, non-destructive operation. The description adds useful behavioral context: cost (~$0.50), duration (1-4 minutes), and format (8-second, native audio), which are not in the annotations.
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?
A single concise sentence that front-loads the main purpose and includes essential specifics. No wasted words.
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?
For a 2-parameter tool with an output schema, the description covers purpose, key specs, cost, and runtime. It does not explain output format, but the output schema likely covers that.
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 100%, so baseline 3 applies. The description does not add extra parameter details beyond what the schema already provides.
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?
Description states 'Generate an 8-second AI video clip' with specific details (native audio, Google Veo 3.1 Fast). This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like ai_image or ai_music.
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 context is clear: it generates video clips, which implies use when a video is needed. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use it or name alternatives.
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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Most tools have clearly distinct purposes (image, music, video, vision, voice, etc.), but some overlap exists: ask_ai vs ask_ai_pro differ only in model strength, and web_search vs research_report both involve search with AI responses. Descriptions help clarify, though an agent could misselect in edge cases.
Tool names follow a mostly consistent snake_case pattern, with many using an 'ai_' prefix for generation tasks. However, name styles vary between verb_noun (call_endpoint, remove_bg) and noun_verb (crypto_prices, domain_info), and ask_ai/ask_ai_pro break the ai_ prefix convention. Minor deviations, but the overall pattern is readable.
At 16 tools, the server is slightly above the ideal 3-15 range but remains well-scoped for a multi-purpose utility server. Each tool has a distinct function, and the count feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
The server covers a broad set of capabilities (AI generation, web search, crypto, domain info), but it lacks lifecycle management for generated assets—there are no list/get/delete operations for previously created media, and the domain appears to be a collection of paid endpoints rather than a cohesive service.