youtube.video.batch_get_details

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It mentions 'cache-aware quota handling', which hints at caching and quota concerns, but does not explain mechanisms or implications. Missing behavioral details like error handling, rate limits, idempotency, or response structure.

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?

Single sentence with no redundancy. Information is front-loaded: purpose and key traits (batch, cache-aware). Efficient use of space.

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 tool has 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficient. It does not explain parameter details, return value, quota implications, or caching behavior. Leaves the agent with significant gaps for effective use.

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%, and the description only adds minimal context for the 'videos' parameter ('by IDs or URLs'), not explaining accepted formats or mixed usage. The boolean parameters 'includeTags' and 'forceRefresh' are not described at all, leaving their semantics unclear.

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?

Clearly states 'Batch video lookup by IDs or URLs', specifying verb (lookup), resource (video), and mode (batch). Distinguishes from sibling youtube.video.get_details by the batch aspect. Also mentions cache-aware quota handling, adding specific nuance.

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 implies usage for batch operations, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives like youtube.video.get_details. No guidance on prerequisites, quotas, or cache behavior. Usage context is inferred rather than explicit.

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