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Get studio

get_studio

Read-only

Retrieve a studio's profile, animation studio status, and top 10 popular produced titles using its AniList ID or name.

Instructions

Get a studio's profile (name, whether it's an animation studio) and its top 10 most popular produced titles (a fixed cap, not paginated — AniList's studio field exposes no more via this lookup), by AniList studio ID or by name. Confirmed live: name already does AniList's own fuzzy search (same mechanism as search_studio), so a partial name (e.g. "Kyoto Anim") resolves directly — reach for search_studio instead only when you need to browse multiple candidates rather than take the closest match. If both id and name are given, id takes precedence and name is ignored.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	No	AniList studio ID. Provide this or `name`.
`name`	No	Studio name to look up. Provide this or `id`.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`studio`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed5 schema fields changedv0.9.0Sep 27, 2026

removedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / isAnimationStudio / anyOf

Removed value: -[
-  {
-    "type": "boolean"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]

addedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / isAnimationStudio / type
```
Added value: +[
+  "boolean",
+  "null"
+]
```

removedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / isFavourite / anyOf

Removed value: -[
-  {
-    "type": "boolean"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]

addedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / isFavourite / type
```
Added value: +[
+  "boolean",
+  "null"
+]
```

changedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / media / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "additionalProperties": {},
-    "properties": {
-      "nodes": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "items": {
-              "additionalProperties": {},
-              "properties": {
-                "id": {
-                  "exclusiveMinimum": 0,
-                  "maximum": 2147483647,
-                  "type": "integer"
-                },
-                "title": {
-                  "anyOf": [
-                    {
-                      "additionalProperties": false,
-                      "properties": {
-                        "english": {
-                          "anyOf": [
-                            {
-                              "type": "string"
-                            },
-                            {
-                              "type": "null"
-                            }
-                          ]
-                        },
-                        "romaji": {
-                          "anyOf": [
-                            {
-                              "type": "string"
-                            },
-                            {
-                              "type": "null"
-                            }
-                          ]
-                        }
-                      },
-                      "type": "object"
-                    },
-                    {
-                      "type": "null"
-                    }
-                  ]
-                }
-              },
-              "type": "object"
-            },
-            "type": "array"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    },
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "additionalProperties": {},
+    "properties": {
+      "nodes": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "items": {
+              "additionalProperties": {},
+              "properties": {
+                "id": {
+                  "exclusiveMinimum": 0,
+                  "maximum": 2147483647,
+                  "type": "integer"
+                },
+                "title": {
+                  "anyOf": [
+                    {
+                      "additionalProperties": false,
+                      "properties": {
+                        "english": {
+                          "type": [
+                            "string",
+                            "null"
+                          ]
+                        },
+                        "romaji": {
+                          "type": [
+                            "string",
+                            "null"
+                          ]
+                        }
+                      },
+                      "type": "object"
+                    },
+                    {
+                      "type": "null"
+                    }
+                  ]
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    },
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

Changed8 schema fields changedv0.7.1Aug 1, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / id / exclusiveMinimum
```
Added value: +0
```
removedInput schema / properties / id / minimum
```
Removed value: --2147483648
```
addedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / id / exclusiveMinimum
```
Added value: +0
```
changedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / id / maximum
```
Previous value: -9007199254740991New value: +2147483647
```
removedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / id / minimum
```
Removed value: --9007199254740991
```

addedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / isFavourite / description

Added value: +"[Requires login] Whether this studio is in the caller's favourites. Has a brief read-after-write lag on AniList's own backend — confirmed live, a re-check right after toggle_favourite can briefly still show the pre-toggle value."

changedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / media / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "additionalProperties": {},
-    "properties": {
-      "nodes": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "items": {
-              "additionalProperties": {},
-              "properties": {
-                "id": {
-                  "maximum": 9007199254740991,
-                  "minimum": -9007199254740991,
-                  "type": "integer"
-                },
-                "title": {
-                  "anyOf": [
-                    {
-                      "additionalProperties": false,
-                      "properties": {
-                        "english": {
-                          "anyOf": [
-                            {
-                              "type": "string"
-                            },
-                            {
-                              "type": "null"
-                            }
-                          ]
-                        },
-                        "romaji": {
-                          "anyOf": [
-                            {
-                              "type": "string"
-                            },
-                            {
-                              "type": "null"
-                            }
-                          ]
-                        }
-                      },
-                      "type": "object"
-                    },
-                    {
-                      "type": "null"
-                    }
-                  ]
-                }
-              },
-              "type": "object"
-            },
-            "type": "array"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    },
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "additionalProperties": {},
+    "properties": {
+      "nodes": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "items": {
+              "additionalProperties": {},
+              "properties": {
+                "id": {
+                  "exclusiveMinimum": 0,
+                  "maximum": 2147483647,
+                  "type": "integer"
+                },
+                "title": {
+                  "anyOf": [
+                    {
+                      "additionalProperties": false,
+                      "properties": {
+                        "english": {
+                          "anyOf": [
+                            {
+                              "type": "string"
+                            },
+                            {
+                              "type": "null"
+                            }
+                          ]
+                        },
+                        "romaji": {
+                          "anyOf": [
+                            {
+                              "type": "string"
+                            },
+                            {
+                              "type": "null"
+                            }
+                          ]
+                        }
+                      },
+                      "type": "object"
+                    },
+                    {
+                      "type": "null"
+                    }
+                  ]
+                }
+              },
+              "type": "object"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    },
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

changedOutput schema / properties / studio / properties / siteUrl / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "format": "uri",
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

Addedv0.3.0Jul 26, 2026
Removedv0.3.0Jul 26, 2026
Addedv0.2.0Jul 21, 2026

TDQS

A4.9/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, but the description adds substantial behavioral context beyond that: the top-10 fixed cap is non-paginated with no more exposed via AniList, name performs AniList's own fuzzy search (same mechanism as search_studio), and id takes precedence over name. The 'confirmed live' detail further signals verified behavior. No contradiction with annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is dense but every sentence earns its place: return payload, fixed cap, lookup modes, fuzzy-search behavior, alternative routing, and precedence rule. Core result is front-loaded, and the alternative guidance comes at the end without bloating. No filler or redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With an output schema present and full parameter documentation, the description still covers everything an agent needs to invoke the tool correctly: what is returned, how each argument behaves, what happens when both are supplied, and when to choose a sibling tool. The only unstated edge case (no arguments provided) is negligible given the schema's optionality and the descriptive parameter hints.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema documentation already covers both parameters at 100%, giving the baseline of 3. The description adds real value beyond the schema: it explains the id-over-name precedence, clarifies that name resolves fuzzy partial matches, and connects name's search mechanism to search_studio. This lifts it above baseline, though it doesn't provide new syntax or format details.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens with a specific verb ('Get') and a specific resource ('a studio's profile') followed by the exact data returned: name, animation-studio flag, and top 10 most popular produced titles. It distinguishes itself from the sibling search_studio by contrasting the direct lookup with the browse-multiple-candidates use case.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly states the two lookup methods (by ID or by name), specifies the precedence rule when both are given, and names the alternative tool with the exact condition for choosing it: 'reach for search_studio instead only when you need to browse multiple candidates rather than take the closest match.' This is fully actionable guidance.

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

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