ae_build_youtube_edit

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It usefully reveals that approval mode returns an editorial plan until approved=true and that autonomous mode builds immediately. However, it does not disclose mutation side effects, required project state, or what happens to existing After Effects compositions.

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?

Three short sentences front-load the core action, then add behavior and mode options. Every sentence earns its place, and there is no redundant 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?

For a tool with 9 parameters, low schema coverage, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is too thin. It leaves out how inputs are resolved, what output is returned, and what prerequisites are needed before building, making it insufficient for reliable autonomous invocation.

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 low (33%), so the description must compensate. It mentions transcript and the three modes, and it references approval flow, but it does not explain important parameters like comp_name, frameRate, footage_name, transcript_path, or the relationship between transcript and transcript_path. Most parameter meaning is left undefined.

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 names a clear action ('Analyze a transcript and optionally build a YouTube edit in After Effects') with a specific resource and platform. It is understandable on its own, but it does not distinguish itself from closely related sibling tools like ae_build_smart_edit or ae_create_editorial_plan.

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?

It explains approval mode versus autonomous mode and says to use clean, retention, or story mode, which gives context for how to run the tool. However, it does not specify when to prefer this tool over alternative build/planning tools, nor does it give exclusions or prerequisites.

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