Trigger hotkey

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It only says 'trigger a hotkey' without disclosing side effects, error behavior if the hotkey does not exist, whether it simulates keypresses, or any expected system state. This is too sparse for an agent to anticipate outcomes.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence that immediately states the action and includes a useful example. No filler words; every word earns its place.

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 simple one-parameter tool, the description is minimally adequate, but lacks context about failure modes, prerequisites, and how to discover valid hotkey names. The presence of an output schema is not leveraged, and no annotations exist to fill gaps.

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 provides a bare parameter name with no description (0% coverage), so the description must compensate. The example 'Start Recording' clarifies that hotkey_name is a specific registered hotkey name, but does not explain how to obtain valid names (e.g., via get_hotkey_list) or format constraints.

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?

Description uses a specific verb 'Trigger' and resource 'hotkey' with the method 'by its name', and provides a concrete example 'Start Recording'. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_hotkey_list, which lists hotkeys, and other action tools.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites (e.g., that the hotkey must exist, or that get_hotkey_list can be used to find valid names) or any context where triggering a hotkey is preferable to other actions.

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