set_clip_ram_mode

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the key behavioral trait: enabling RAM mode loads audio into RAM. It also notes the audio-only constraint. It does not mention any side effects or reversibility, but for a simple mode toggle, the disclosed information is adequate.

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 efficient and directly front-loaded with the purpose. Each sentence earns its place: the operation, the effect, the constraint, and parameter explanations. No fluff or redundancy. Ideal formatting for quick agent consumption.

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 simplicity, the description covers everything needed: what it does, the audio-only limitation, and parameter semantics. An output schema exists, so return values are unnecessary to detail. The agent can confidently select and invoke this tool without additional context.

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 description coverage is 0%, but the description's Args section fully explains all three parameters: track_index and clip_index are zero-based, and ram_mode is a boolean toggle. This adds crucial meaning beyond the raw schema, making the tool safe to invoke correctly.

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 with a specific verb and resource: 'Set RAM mode for an audio clip.' It then explains the effect ('audio is loaded into RAM for playback'), leaving no ambiguity about the tool's purpose. This distinguishes it from sibling clip-related tools that target other properties.

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?

Provides a clear context: toggles RAM mode for audio clips. It explicitly states an exclusion ('Only available for audio clips'), signaling when not to use it. While it does not mention alternative tools, the guidance is sufficient for a straightforward setter like this.

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