schedule_wind_down

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

The description discloses a key behavioral trait beyond the schema: the tool runs in-process until done or cancelled via cancel_wind_down. With no annotations provided, this transparency is valuable, though it could further explain side effects like pausing playback or the impact of a long-running call.

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?

The description is compact, with no filler, and front-loads the core behavior before mentioning cancellation. Every sentence contributes useful information.

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 potentially long-running mutation tool, the description covers the main behavioral contract and names its cancellation counterpart. It does not describe what the tool returns upon completion or cancellation, and there is no output schema, so that small gap remains.

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 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters adequately. The description reinforces the meaning of minutes and step_minutes but does not add substantial meaning beyond what the input schema provides.

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 states a specific verb and resource: ramping playback volume down over N minutes and then pausing. It is clear about the operation, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from the related volume_ramp sibling.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like volume_ramp or sleep_timer is provided. The description implies a wind-down use case but does not state conditions or exclusions.

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