boxofficemojo_genres

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries full responsibility. It only mentions 'normalized rows' but does not disclose behavioral traits such as data freshness, pagination, result size, or whether the chart is static or updates. This leaves the agent uncertain about expected behavior.

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, concise and efficient. However, it could be structured to include more information, such as indicating it returns a list or chart data, without becoming verbose.

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 no parameters, empty schema, and no output schema, the description is minimally informative. It does not explain the output format, how to interpret the chart, or any prerequisites. For a data retrieval tool, more completeness is needed.

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 tool has no parameters, so the description does not need to add parameter meaning. With 100% schema coverage (empty schema), the baseline is 4. The description adds minor context by mentioning 'normalized rows' but is otherwise 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 clearly states it returns 'normalized rows from Box Office Mojo's public genre chart,' specifying the verb 'returns' and the resource 'genre chart.' However, it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool 'boxofficemojo_genre' (singular), which likely returns details for a specific genre, leaving some ambiguity.

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 usage guidelines are provided. The description does not specify when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'boxofficemojo_genre' or other genre-related tools. Given the large number of sibling tools, explicit guidance would be valuable.

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