Enable Disable Clip

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, openWorldHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, covering the basic safety profile. The description adds no further behavioral context, such as whether disabling hides the clip from playback/render, whether permissions are required, or how it differs from batch operations.

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 with no wasted words. It states the action and target immediately, fitting the concise style expected for a simple mutation tool.

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?

With an output schema present, the description need not explain return values, and the schema fully documents the two required parameters. Still, it omits when-to-use guidance and sibling differentiation, leaving enough gaps that the definition is only minimally complete for correct 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 100%, so both parameters are already documented: 'enabled' explains true/false, and 'node_id' identifies the clip. The description only adds the 'on the timeline' location context and no extra syntax or format detail beyond the schema, making baseline 3 appropriate.

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 ('enable or disable') and resource ('a clip on the timeline'), so the agent can tell it mutates clip enabled state. However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tool batch_enable_disable, leaving the single-clip vs batch distinction implicit in the name rather than stated.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as batch_enable_disable or select_disabled_clips. No prerequisites, exclusions, or context for selecting it are provided.

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