reaper_set_track_pan

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

Annotations already indicate write operation and idempotency. Description adds return value info ('Returns the updated track state'), which is beneficial. No contradiction with annotations.

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 concise sentences, no waste. First sentence states action, second states return. Efficiently packaged.

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?

Adequate for a simple setter tool. Missing details about error behavior on invalid index, pan law implications, or effect on automation. Could be more thorough but sufficient.

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 coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for both parameters (0-based index, pan range -1 to 1). Description does not add additional context beyond schema, so baseline 3.

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 'Set a track's pan' with verb and specific resource. Distinguishes from sibling setter tools like reaper_set_track_volume_db or reaper_set_track_mute by specifying 'pan'.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Implicitly when pan adjustment is needed, but lacks differentiation or when-not scenarios.

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