take_fx_get_list

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

readOnlyHint already marks this as a safe read operation, and the description adds useful behavior by specifying the return shape: an object with an 'fx' array whose entries contain index, name, and enabled state. No contradicting behavior is present.

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 short sentences, front-loaded with the core action and followed immediately by the return structure. No wasted wording.

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 return shape is helpful because there is no output schema, but the description leaves all three required index parameters undocumented despite 0% schema coverage. For a tool that cannot be invoked correctly without understanding track_index, item_index, and take_index, this is a significant gap.

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 0% description coverage for three required integer parameters (track_index, item_index, take_index), and the description does not explain any of them. 'On a take' hints at the take resource but adds no real meaning for how to supply the indices.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: 'Get a list of all FX plugins on a take.' The 'on a take' scope distinguishes it from sibling track_fx_get_list and from count/parameter-access siblings like take_fx_get_count and take_fx_get_param.

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 only restates the purpose; it gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as take_fx_get_count, take_fx_get_name, or track_fx_get_list. No prerequisites or exclusions are mentioned.

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