Smartest-TV

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

With no annotations, description carries burden but only explains basic actions; omits side effects (does 'clear' stop current playback?, is 'play' immediate?) and error conditions.

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?

Excellent structure with clear sections (summary, Args, Examples); front-loaded purpose with no redundancy; examples demonstrate real usage patterns efficiently.

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 6 parameters with conditional logic and presence of output schema, covers all inputs adequately; minor gap in explaining 'skip' behavior precisely (current vs next item).

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, comprehensively compensates by detailing every parameter's purpose, conditional requirements, and valid values inline.

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?

States specific verb ('Manage') and resource ('play queue'), and distinguishes from siblings by focusing on queue operations (add/show/clear) rather than direct playback.

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?

Documents conditional requirements (e.g., platform required for 'add') but lacks explicit guidance on when to use queue vs direct playback tools like tv_play or tv_launch.

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