Set Current Transition

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

Annotations already convey the safety profile (idempotent, non-destructive), so the description does not need to repeat it. However, it adds no extra behavioral context such as what happens if transitionName is invalid or whether it affects current triggers.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It successfully states the tool's purpose without unnecessary elaboration.

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 simple one-parameter setter with good annotations and no output schema, the description covers the core operation adequately. It omits minor details like requiring a valid existing transition name, but overall it is sufficient for agent use.

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 single parameter transitionName is already fully described in the schema. The tool description repeats the function name without adding semantics beyond what the schema provides.

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 uses a specific verb and resource ('Set the current transition in OBS') that clearly names the action. It also distinguishes itself from related siblings such as obs-get-current-transition and obs-trigger-transition.

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 intended use is implied by the operation name, but the description provides no explicit guidance about when to use it versus alternatives, nor does it mention that transitionName should reference an existing transition from obs-get-transition-list.

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