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fix_flash_frames

Fix flash frames in FCPXML timelines by extending adjacent clips or deleting frames below a set threshold.

Instructions

Automatically fix detected flash frames by extending neighbors or deleting

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
filepathYesPath to FCPXML file
modeNoHow to fix: extend previous/next clip, delete, or autoauto
threshold_framesNoFrames below this threshold are flash frames
output_pathNoOutput path (default: adds _modified suffix)
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose more behavior like output file creation and auto mode logic. It only mentions fix methods, which is adequate but not comprehensive.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the action, but could be slightly more informative without being verbose.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description does not mention the dependency on detect_flash_frames or that it outputs a new FCPXML file, leaving gaps for an AI agent to understand the full workflow.

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%, so the description adds minimal value beyond schema. It does not clarify parameter meanings beyond what schema already provides.

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 fixes flash frames by extending neighbors or deleting, and it is differentiated from detect_flash_frames which only detects.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage after detection but does not explicitly mention prerequisites or when to use alternatives like detect_flash_frames.

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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