remove-effect

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states the removal action, without mentioning side effects, undo behavior, permission requirements, or that modification is permanent. This is insufficient for a destructive tool.

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 sentence with 11 words, very concise and to the point. However, for a tool with 6 parameters and conditional logic, a slightly more structured description could improve clarity without sacrificing brevity.

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 tool's complexity (6 parameters, removal action, conditional behavior when removeAll is true), the description is incomplete. It does not explain parameter interactions, return value, or error conditions. The absence of annotations further reduces completeness.

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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the parameters are well-documented in the schema. The description adds minimal additional value beyond stating that removeAll removes all effects. It does not clarify the relationship between effectName, effectMatchName, and effectIndex, or which parameters are mutually exclusive.

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 tool's purpose: removing one specific effect or all effects from a layer. It uses a specific verb ('remove') and resource ('effect from a layer'), and distinguishes from sibling tools like add-any-effect or list-layer-effects.

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 implies usage for removing effects but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites or cases where it should not be used. With siblings like apply-effect and set-effect-property, more context would be beneficial.

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