Start Replay Buffer

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

Annotations already indicate a non-read-only, non-idempotent action, and the description adds no additional behavioral context such as side effects, error behavior, or whether the buffer is reset. It does not contradict the annotations, but it also provides no value beyond them.

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 filler words. It states the action economically and earns its place even though it is minimal.

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 simple, no-parameter mutating command, the description is minimally viable. However, it lacks useful context about replay buffer output semantics, prerequisite state, or how this relates to sibling commands like save and toggle, making it adequate but not fully complete.

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 input schema has zero properties, so schema coverage is effectively 100% and there are no parameters for the description to explain. The 0-parameter baseline applies, and no additional parameter documentation is needed.

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 the specific verb 'Starts' and identifies the 'replay buffer' resource, making the primary action clear. It broadly distinguishes from stop/toggle/save siblings, though it does not explicitly explain the relationship to obs-toggle-replay-buffer.

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 about when to use this tool instead of obs-toggle-replay-buffer, what state prerequisites exist, or what happens if the replay buffer is already active. The description only states the action without any context or exclusions.

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