hide_view

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

No annotations are provided. The description states the action but does not disclose side effects, whether the view can be reshown, error behavior for invalid view names, or whether it changes focus. As a mutation of UI state, more behavioral transparency is expected.

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 two sentences: an action statement and an argument list. It is front-loaded and contains no extraneous information.

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 one-parameter hide operation, the description covers the action and parameter values. The presence of an output schema reduces the need to explain return values. However, without annotations, it does not fully cover behavioral expectations.

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 schema has a single required parameter with no description (0% coverage). The description partially compensates by listing valid view names ('Browser', 'Arranger', etc.), but it is not exhaustive ('such as'), leaving ambiguity about other accepted values.

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 ('Hide') and the resource ('an Ableton UI view'), and lists examples of valid views. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like show_view and focus_view.

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: when you need to hide an Ableton view, call this. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives like show_view for showing or focus_view for focusing, nor any prerequisites or conditions.

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