Skip to main content
Glama
Grinv

MAL MCP Server

Get recent anime recommendations

get_recent_anime_recommendations
Read-only

Retrieve recent anime recommendation pairs with user commentary from the community feed. Discover new shows based on others' suggestions.

Instructions

Get a site-wide feed of recently-submitted anime recommendation pairs (e.g. 'if you liked X, try Y') with the submitting user's own commentary — not tied to any one title. Use get_anime_recommendations instead for recommendations similar to a specific mal_id. No official-API fallback exists for this tool — it always needs Tenrai itself to be reachable.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sfwNoIf true, exclude adult/explicit-rated entries (R+ Mild Nudity and up). Defaults to false (no filtering). Note: this alone still allows mainstream, safely-rated shows tagged with the Ecchi genre (fanservice) through — use `sfw_strict` to also exclude those.
pageNo1-based page number for pagination (1-1000).
limitNoMax results per page (1-100).
sfw_strictNoIf true, exclude adult/explicit-rated entries AND anything tagged with the Ecchi genre, even otherwise-mainstream/safely-rated shows. Stricter than `sfw` alone. Defaults to false.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageYes
resultsYes
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. Description adds critical behavioral detail: 'No official-API fallback exists for this tool — it always needs Tenrai itself to be reachable.' This enriches transparency beyond 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?

Three sentences efficiently convey purpose, alternative, and critical dependency. Front-loaded with core function, no wasted words.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Output schema exists, so return values are covered. Description explains the feed type, alternative, and fallback. Pagination details are in schema. Minor gap: does not mention that the feed is 'recently-submitted' order, but that is implicit. Overall complete.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description does not repeat parameter details, but schema itself provides adequate descriptions for sfw, sfw_strict, page, limit. Description adds no additional parameter semantics.

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 clearly states the verb 'get' and resource 'site-wide feed of recently-submitted anime recommendation pairs' with commentary, and explicitly contrasts with sibling tool get_anime_recommendations by noting it is not tied to a specific mal_id.

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?

Explicitly directs user to use get_anime_recommendations for per-title recommendations and warns about lack of official-API fallback, providing clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.

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

Install Server

Other Tools

Latest Blog Posts

MCP directory API

We provide all the information about MCP servers via our MCP API.

curl -X GET 'https://glama.ai/api/mcp/v1/servers/Grinv/mal-mcp'

If you have feedback or need assistance with the MCP directory API, please join our Discord server