minimax_generate_video

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

No annotations are provided, and the description omits key behavioral aspects such as async execution (returns a task_id), the need for polling via minimax_get_task, or callback handling. This leaves critical operational details undisclosed.

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 sentence and is concise, but it is too vague to be effective. It is not verbose, but the lack of content prevents it from being well-structured with useful information.

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?

The tool is complex with 7 parameters and requires understanding of the content schema's composition. The description provides almost no context, leaving the agent without sufficient information to properly construct a request or handle the async workflow.

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?

The schema has high parameter description coverage (100%), so the baseline is 3. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, but since the schema already explains parameters, this is adequate.

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 states 'Generate a video from the full MiniMax content schema,' which indicates the tool generates videos but does not specify what content types are supported or how it differs from sibling tools like minimax_generate_video_from_text or from_images. It is not specific enough to guide selection.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this general tool versus the specialized generation tools. Given the many sibling tools, the description fails to provide any usage criteria, making it difficult for an agent to choose correctly.

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