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Get Schedule

get_schedule
Read-onlyIdempotent

What TV shows are airing on a given day in a country. Useful for "what aired last night on UK TV". Returns episode + show records.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dateNoYYYY-MM-DD (default today)
countryNo2-letter country code (default "US")

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dateYesDate (YYYY-MM-DD) or 'today'
countYesNumber of airings
airingsYesEpisodes airing on specified date/country
countryYes2-letter country code

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "country": "US",
+    "date": "2024-01-15"
+  },
+  {
+    "country": "GB"
+  }
+]
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "airings": {
+      "description": "Episodes airing on specified date/country",
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "airdate": {
+            "description": "Air date (YYYY-MM-DD)",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "airtime": {
+            "description": "Air time (HH:MM)",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "id": {
+            "description": "TVMaze episode ID",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "name": {
+            "description": "Episode title",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "number": {
+            "description": "Episode number in season",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "rating": {
+            "description": "Episode rating",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "runtime_min": {
+            "description": "Episode runtime in minutes",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "season": {
+            "description": "Season number",
+            "type": [
+              "number",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "show": {
+            "description": "Show information for the episode",
+            "properties": {
+              "ended": {
+                "description": "End date or null",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "genres": {
+                "description": "Genre tags",
+                "items": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                "type": "array"
+              },
+              "id": {
+                "description": "TVMaze show ID",
+                "type": [
+                  "number",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "image": {
+                "description": "Show poster image URL",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "imdb_id": {
+                "description": "IMDb ID",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "language": {
+                "description": "Primary language",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "name": {
+                "description": "Show name",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "network": {
+                "description": "Network or web channel name",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "network_country": {
+                "description": "2-letter country code",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "official_site": {
+                "description": "Official website URL",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "premiered": {
+                "description": "Premiere date",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "rating": {
+                "description": "Average rating",
+                "type": [
+                  "number",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "runtime_min": {
+                "description": "Episode runtime in minutes",
+                "type": [
+                  "number",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "status": {
+                "description": "Show status",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "summary": {
+                "description": "HTML-stripped show summary",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "tvdb_id": {
+                "description": "TheTVDB ID",
+                "type": [
+                  "number",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "tvmaze_url": {
+                "description": "TVMaze show page URL",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              },
+              "type": {
+                "description": "Show type",
+                "type": [
+                  "string",
+                  "null"
+                ]
+              }
+            },
+            "type": [
+              "object",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "summary": {
+            "description": "HTML-stripped episode summary",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "tvmaze_url": {
+            "description": "Episode page URL",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          },
+          "type": {
+            "description": "Episode type",
+            "type": [
+              "string",
+              "null"
+            ]
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "count": {
+      "description": "Number of airings",
+      "type": "number"
+    },
+    "country": {
+      "description": "2-letter country code",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "date": {
+      "description": "Date (YYYY-MM-DD) or 'today'",
+      "type": "string"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "country",
+    "date",
+    "count",
+    "airings"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare the tool as read-only, open-world, idempotent, and non-destructive. The description adds that it returns 'episode + show records,' which is useful but does not disclose additional behavioral traits (e.g., pagination, caching). The annotations carry the transparency burden.

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 two sentences long, with the first sentence stating the core purpose and the second providing a concrete usage example and return value. No unnecessary 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?

Given the presence of an output schema (not shown but indicated), the description does not need to detail return values. It sufficiently covers the tool's purpose, parameters, and usage context for a simple two-parameter tool.

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%, meaning the parameter descriptions in the schema are complete. The description does not add new information about the parameters beyond what is in the schema, so it meets the baseline but does not exceed.

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 tool retrieves TV show airing schedules for a given day and country, with a specific example ('what aired last night on UK TV'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'get_show' (single show) and 'search_shows' (search) by focusing on daily schedules.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides a concrete use case ('what aired last night on UK TV') that implies when to use the tool. It does not explicitly exclude other use cases or list alternatives, but the context is clear enough for an agent to understand its primary purpose.

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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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Tools cover a wide range of domains (TV, finance, betting, memory, etc.), each with detailed descriptions that help distinguish their purposes. However, some overlap exists between related tools like bet_research, polymarket_arbitrage, and polymarket_edges, though the descriptions clarify their distinct uses.

Naming Consistency4/5

Most tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with underscores (e.g., get_show, list_episodes, resolve_entity). A few tools use single imperative verbs (remember, recall, forget), which is a minor deviation but still clear.

Tool Count3/5

The server has 31 tools, which is on the higher side. While each tool has a defined purpose, the scope seems too broad for a server named 'Tvmaze', as many tools are unrelated to TV (e.g., company analysis, betting, memory). A more focused set would improve coherence.

Completeness4/5

For a general-purpose data server, the tool set covers a wide range of tasks: TV show lookups, company research, betting analysis, memory management, and more. The inclusion of ask_pipeworx as a fallback for many queries compensates for missing specific tools. However, the TV-specific functionality is limited to search and schedule, missing details like cast or crew.

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