delete_clip

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

Annotations are absent, so the description carries the full burden. It clearly signals destructive behavior with the word 'delete', but it does not disclose whether the deletion is permanent, whether it can be undone, or how it handles a non-existent clip at the given position.

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 very short and front-loaded: the first sentence states the purpose, and the Args section adds only relevant parameter semantics. Every line earns its place with no unnecessary 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?

For a 2-parameter delete tool, the description covers the basic action and parameter meanings adequately. Still, it leaves out practical details like indexing convention, behavior on missing clips, and side effects, which would help an agent avoid misusing the tool in an automated workflow.

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 provides only types and titles with no descriptions. The description's Args section adds useful meaning: track_index identifies the containing track, and pos_bars is the clip start position in bars. However, it does not specify whether track indexes are zero-based or what bar value formats are accepted.

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 ('Delete a clip'), the object ('a clip'), and the location ('at a given position from a track'). This is specific enough to distinguish it from sibling tools like move_clip or place_sample_clip without needing to infer intent.

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 given about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as move_clip or the various 'place' tools. There is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or typical usage context.

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