ae_animate_time_remap

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

No annotations exist, so the description bears full burden. It discloses that it enables time remapping if not already active and explains the meaning of keys. It lacks details on side effects or limitations, but the core behavior is clear.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the purpose, no extraneous information. Every sentence adds value.

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?

No output schema and no annotations. The description covers the main functionality but lacks details on return values, error handling, or supported layer types. Given the complexity, more completeness is warranted.

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%, so description must compensate. It explains the 'keys' parameter (each key maps comp time to source time) but does not mention 'easing' or the 'comp' parameter. Although 'at' and 'source' have descriptions in the schema, the tool description adds value by contextualizing them.

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 clearly states it keyframes time remapping, mapping comp time to source time for effects like slow-motion, speed-up, freeze, and reverse. It differentiates well from sibling tools like ae_enable_time_remap by focusing on keyframing.

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?

Provides specific use cases (slow-mo, speed-up, freeze, reverse) and notes that it enables time remapping if needed. However, it does not explicitly mention when to use the simpler ae_enable_time_remap instead, leaving some ambiguity.

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