Toggle Stream

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

The description adds minimal behavioral detail beyond the annotations. It does not explain that the tool flips the current streaming state (on→off, off→on) or any side effects, despite openWorldHint suggesting non-trivial behavior. No contradiction with annotations, but little added value.

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 concise sentence with no fluff or redundancy, perfectly sized for a simple toggle operation.

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?

The description is adequate for a simple tool but lacks explicit context about the state-dependent behavior (e.g., 'if streaming is active, stops it; otherwise starts it'). With no output schema, indicating expected outcomes would improve completeness, but for a basic toggle it is minimally 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?

The tool has zero parameters, and schema description coverage is trivially 100%. Since there are no parameters to describe, the baseline of 4 is appropriate; the description correctly omits parameter details.

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 (toggle) and the resource (streaming state) in OBS, distinguishing it from sibling start/stop tools by implying a binary flip of the current state.

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 description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus obs-start-stream or obs-stop-stream. It does not mention alternatives, current state prerequisites, or conditions for use, leaving the agent to infer from the tool name.

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