Get an anime/manga's production staff

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, indicating a safe read operation that may vary over time. The description adds no additional behavioral context beyond the basic operation, so it does not contradict but also does not enrich the annotation-provided transparency.

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 concise, consisting of two focused sentences. The first sentence states the purpose and examples, the second provides a clear workflow step. No unnecessary words or redundancy.

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 the tool has an output schema, the description does not need to explain return values. It covers the prerequisite (search_media), the core functionality, and fits well within the sibling tools. It is complete for its purpose.

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 the baseline is 3. The description mentions staff roles (director, writer, etc.) which gives context about the output but does not add meaning to the input parameters beyond what the schema already provides. The parameters are self-documented in the schema.

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 the tool lists an anime/manga's staff with their roles. It specifies the verb 'list' and the resource 'staff', and distinguishes itself by mentioning the prerequisite to use 'search_media' first, which sets it apart from related tools like 'get_media' or 'get_media_relations'.

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 description explicitly instructs to use 'search_media' first to resolve a title to an AniList ID, providing a clear usage prerequisite. However, it does not mention when not to use this tool or explicitly exclude alternatives, though the sibling list shows no directly competing staff tools.

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