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Combine movie, TV, and person searches into one call. Each result includes media_type for accurate routing to detail tools.

Instructions

Search movies, TV shows and people in one call. Each result carries a media_type ('movie' | 'tv' | 'person') so you can route to the right get_* tool. Use when the user's query could be any of these; if you already know the type, search_movies/search_tv/search_people are more precise.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`page`	No	1-based page number for pagination (TMDB returns up to 20 results per page, max 500).
`query`	Yes	Free-text query.
`language`	No	Override the response language (ISO-639-1, optionally with a region), e.g. 'ru-RU' or 'en-US'. Localizes titles/overviews/genre names. Defaults to the server's TMDB_LANGUAGE.
`include_adult`	No	Include adult (NSFW) results. Defaults to false.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`page`	Yes
`results`	Yes
`total_pages`	Yes
`total_results`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedv0.10.1Jul 30, 2026

changedOutput schema / properties / results / items / oneOf

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-      },
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-        "type": "string"
-      },
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-        "type": "string"
-      },
-      "overview": {
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-          {
-            "type": "string"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
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-      },
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-          },
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-          }
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-          }
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-      "original_name": {
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-        "type": "string"
-      },
-      "name": {
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-      },
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-          },
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-          }
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+      },
+      "overview": {
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+          {
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+          {
+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
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+      "vote_count": {
+        "anyOf": [
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+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
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+      "year": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "number"
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+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
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+      "overview",
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+            "format": "date",
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+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ],
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+      },
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+        "type": "number"
+      },
+      "media_type": {
+        "const": "tv",
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "name": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "original_name": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "overview": {
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+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "poster_url": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "vote_average": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "vote_count": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "year": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
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+      "media_type",
+      "year",
+      "first_air_date",
+      "vote_average",
+      "vote_count",
+      "overview",
+      "poster_url"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
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+    "properties": {
+      "id": {
+        "type": "number"
+      },
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+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "type": "array"
+      },
+      "known_for_department": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "media_type": {
+        "const": "person",
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "name": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "popularity": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "number"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "profile_url": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
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+      "media_type",
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Addedv0.8.1Jul 26, 2026
Removedv0.8.0Jul 22, 2026
First observedv0.3.0Jul 9, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. Description adds value by explaining each result carries a media_type for routing, which is not in annotations. No contradictions.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose, then usage guidance. No wasted words.

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?

For a simple multi-type search tool with annotations and output schema, description covers purpose, usage, and result structure adequately.

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 coverage is 100% with detailed parameter descriptions. Description does not add extra parameter information beyond the schema.

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?

Description clearly states the tool searches movies, TV shows, and people in one call. It distinguishes from siblings by noting more precise alternatives when the type is known.

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 says to use when the query could be any type, and not to use when type is known, directing to specialized search tools.

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