outliner-parent_set

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It usefully reveals that world transform is preserved by default, which is a meaningful side-effect of reparenting. It could be more detailed about failure modes or hierarchy side-effects, but the core behavior is disclosed.

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 a single front-loaded sentence that directly states the operation and its key default behavior. Every word earns its place; there is no filler or redundancy.

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 setter with three parameters and no output schema, the description is minimally viable. It communicates the core action and default transform behavior, but incomplete parameter identification and lack of usage alternatives leave gaps for an AI agent.

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 0%, yet the description adds little parameter meaning. 'object' and 'parent' are not explained beyond their titles, and 'preserving world transform by default' only restates the keep_transform default. No guidance is given on how to reference objects.

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 uses a specific verb and resource: 'Set an object's parent' clearly identifies the operation. The added clause 'preserving world transform by default' further distinguishes it from related operations like outliner-parent_clear.

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?

The use case is implied by the action itself: when you need to reparent an object, this is the natural tool. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives such as outliner-parent_clear or outliner-object_link, nor when to avoid it.

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