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ae_create_solid

Add a solid-color layer to an After Effects composition for use as a background or color wash. Defaults to comp size and center.

Instructions

Add a solid-colour layer — handy as a background or a colour wash. Defaults to comp size.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
compNo
nameNoSolid
colorNo
widthNoDefaults to comp width.
heightNoDefaults to comp height.
positionNoDefaults to comp center.
opacityNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral traits. It only mentions 'Defaults to comp size' but does not disclose side effects, permissions, or what happens if parameters are omitted. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences with no wasted words. The purpose is front-loaded, and the default behavior is noted concisely.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given 7 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the 'comp' parameter, the color format, or what the tool returns. The description is too sparse for a tool of this complexity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is low (43%), and the description does not add detail about any parameters beyond the schema. The 'Defaults to comp size' hint is already captured in width/height descriptions. The description fails to compensate for the coverage gap.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Add a solid-colour layer') and provides typical use cases ('handy as a background or a colour wash'). It distinguishes from siblings by specifying 'solid-colour layer' among other layer addition tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage scenarios (background or colour wash) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or provide any exclusions. It offers minimal guidance beyond the examples.

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

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