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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden and does disclose that this is a public quote, lists return fields, and explains credits as the vision price when vision is true. It still does not explicitly state read-only behavior, auth requirements, side effects, or rate limits.

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 front-loaded and short, with the purpose stated first and the field list plus pricing notes earning their place because there is no output schema. It is slightly dense but has no filler.

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 one optional parameter and no output schema, the description lists the quote fields and explains key semantics like audio-only being free and credits representing vision pricing. It does not define every returned field in detail, but the field names and low-complexity shape make it reasonably complete.

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 coverage is 100% for the single optional windows parameter, so the schema already explains that it should be omitted or set to 8. The description reinforces the fixed 8-window nature of the public quote but adds little beyond the schema text.

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?

It states a specific verb and resource: return the public clipper quote for an 8-window highlight pass, and names the returned fields. The resource is specific enough to separate it from pricing/account siblings, though it does not explicitly contrast with get_studio_pricing or get_my_credits.

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?

Usage is implied by the tool name and the note that audio-only scoring on the site is free, which hints at when this quote matters. However, it does not explicitly say when to use this versus get_studio_pricing, get_my_credits, or start_generation.

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