youtube-downloader-api

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full responsibility for disclosing behavior. It only mentions billing, not side effects, permissions, return values, or any operational traits. The agent cannot infer what happens when the tool is called.

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 extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. The single sentence adds no informative value; it merely repeats the tool name and a billing note. It wastes the opportunity to convey essential information.

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?

Even though the tool is simple (one parameter, no output schema), the description is completely inadequate. It fails to explain what media is fetched, how the URL is processed, or what the expected outcome is. The agent has no basis to determine if this tool is suitable for a task.

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?

The schema has one parameter 'url' with an example, but the description does not mention it at all. With schema description coverage at 0%, the description should compensate, but it adds no meaning beyond the schema's existence. The URL's purpose and format are unexplained.

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 only repeats the tool name and mentions billing ('fetch_media Billing per call: 1 Credits.'). It does not state what the tool does, what resource it acts on, or what 'fetch_media' means in terms of behavior. This is a tautology, failing to clarify the purpose.

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?

No usage guidance is provided. There is no indication of when to use this tool, what problem it solves, or any alternative tools. The description offers zero context for appropriate invocation.

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