metacritic_movie

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

No annotations provided. Description adds that data is 'Credential-free public Metacritic data', implying read-only and no auth needed, but does not disclose other behavioral traits like rate limits or response size.

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?

Two sentences with front-loaded purpose, no redundant information, and minimal word count.

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 simple lookup tool with one param and no output schema, the description adequately specifies inputs, outputs, and access requirements. Lacks details on return structure but remains sufficient.

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 description 'Metacritic movie slug'. Description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

Clearly states 'Get a Metacritic movie' and lists specific return fields (Metascore, user score, genres, etc.), distinguishing it from sibling tools like metacritic_game.

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 explicit when-to-use or alternatives guidance. The name and description imply usage for movie lookup by slug, but could mention when to use metacritic_movie_critic_reviews or metacritic_movie_user_reviews instead.

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