discord_set_voice_status

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

The description mentions that an empty status clears it, but it does not disclose permissions required, error behavior for invalid channelId, rate limits, or whether the status is visible to all members. Since no annotations are present, the description carries full burden but 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.

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

The description is a single sentence with no extraneous words. It is appropriately front-loaded with the action and resource. However, it could be slightly longer to include necessary behavioral details without losing conciseness.

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?

Given the tool has 2 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not cover prerequisites, return values, side effects, or edge cases like channel visibility. An agent would lack sufficient context to use the tool reliably.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description must explain parameters. It partially explains 'status' as status text and that empty clears, but it does not explain 'channelId' at all, leaving its purpose ambiguous. The description adds some meaning but not enough.

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 clearly states the action ('Set') and the resource ('voice channel's status text'), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like discord_set_voice_state that handle mute/deaf settings. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from discord_modify_user_voice_state, though the resource is different.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as when to set voice state instead of status text. There are no prerequisites, exclusions, or context for usage.

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