set_clip_gain

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not specify gain units (e.g., dB or amplitude), acceptable ranges, whether it applies to session vs. arrangement clips, or any side effects. This leaves critical information for safe invocation unaddressed.

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 brief and well-structured: a one-sentence purpose followed by a clean Args block. Every sentence adds value, and there is no redundant or filler content.

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 setter tool, the description covers the core operation, and the output schema exists. However, it lacks contextual details like gain units and the specific clip type (session vs. arrangement), which could be inferred from 'clip slot' but are not explicitly stated. Overall, it is adequate but with minor gaps.

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 description provides explicit docstring explanations for all three parameters (track_index, clip_index, gain), which fully compensates for the schema's 0% description coverage. It clarifies zero-based indexing and the meaning of 'gain' as a value to set.

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 'Set the gain of an audio clip' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling set_* tools by targeting clip gain specifically, and the Args list reinforces the scope.

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 explicit when-to-use or alternative guidance is provided. The use case is implied by the name and first line, but there is no mention of how to choose this over other clip or track gain setters, nor any contextual prerequisites.

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