boxofficemojo_genres

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavior itself. It only says 'normalized rows' and 'public genre chart,' which offers minimal insight into what data is included, return format, sorting behavior, or limitations. No details on read-only nature, data freshness, or pagination are provided.

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 extremely concise with two sentences and no filler. It is front-loaded with the key concept, though 'normalized rows' is slightly vague.

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 tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain what the genre chart contains and how sorting works. It does not mention any filtering, pagination, or output structure, making it incomplete for effective 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 coverage is 100% with two parameters (sort and sortDir), both described in the schema. The description adds no additional parameter semantics, such as valid sort fields or formatting rules, so it provides baseline value.

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 it returns normalized rows from Box Office Mojo's public genre chart, clearly indicating the resource and action. However, it does not distinguish between this plural genres tool and the sibling boxofficemojo_genre tool, leaving potential ambiguity about when each is appropriate.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools like boxofficemojo_genre, boxofficemojo_year_domestic, and datasets_boxofficemojo_search exist, but the description provides no exclusions, prerequisites, or selection criteria.

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