tmdb_upcoming

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

With no annotations provided, the description must carry full behavioral transparency. It only states what the tool does but omits important details like whether an API key is required (evident only from schema), pagination behavior, or what constitutes 'upcoming'. The tool's safety profile (e.g., read-only) is not disclosed.

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 a single sentence, which is concise but lacks structure. It is appropriately front-loaded with the action, but omits important information that could be organized in a short paragraph. The brevity comes at the cost of completeness.

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 lack of output schema, annotations, and complex sibling tools, the description is severely incomplete. It does not mention return format, authentication, or how it differs from related TMDB tools. An AI agent would struggle to use this tool correctly without additional context.

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 0%, yet the description adds no explanation for either parameter. 'page' is ambiguous (could be page number for pagination) and 'api_key' is assumed but not clarified. The description fails to add meaning beyond the param names, leaving the agent to infer behavior.

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 retrieves upcoming movies from TMDB. It uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('upcoming movies'), which is more specific than vague terms. However, it lacks a distinction from sibling tools like 'tmdb_now_playing' or 'tmdb_trending', which could cause confusion for an AI agent.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Given the large number of sibling TMDB tools, explicit usage context (e.g., 'Use for future releases, not currently playing movies') would be valuable. No prerequisites or exclusions are mentioned.

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