Access guidance on using the After Effects MCP integration.
Get help on using the After Effects MCP integration
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
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"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It only restates the purpose ('Get help') without disclosing what the help output contains, whether it lists commands, returns usage examples, or requires further input. Behavior is largely opaque.
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?
Single sentence of 11 words, front-loaded with the verb 'Get'. No filler or redundancy; every word earns its place.
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?
For a zero-parameter help tool, the description is largely complete, clearly stating the scope ('After Effects MCP integration'). The absence of an output schema means a description of the return format would have been useful, but this is a minor gap given the simplicity.
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?
The tool has zero parameters and the schema is an empty object with 100% coverage. No parameter documentation is needed; the baseline for 0-param tools is 4, and the description doesn't misrepresent any parameters.
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 'Get help on using the After Effects MCP integration', with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools that perform specific operations like apply-effect or run-script.
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?
The implied usage is when the user needs assistance with the MCP integration, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance or mention of alternatives. It doesn't reference more specific help tools like mcp_aftereffects_get_effects_help.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.