set_clip_slot_color

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. While 'Set' implies mutation, there is no mention of side effects, required permissions, reversibility, or validation behavior. The note about the raw integer color is a parameter detail, not a behavioral disclosure.

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 concise and front-loaded, with a clear one-sentence purpose followed by a compact argument list. No redundant or filler content is present.

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 existence of a nearly identical sibling tool 'set_clip_color', the description does not sufficiently differentiate usage context. It also fails to disclose behavioral aspects like side effects or error conditions, leaving the agent with an incomplete picture for a mutation tool lacking annotations.

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 compensates by explaining each parameter: zero-based indices for track and clip, and clarifies that color is a raw integer, not a color index. This adds meaningful context beyond bare schema, though it lacks details on color encoding or valid ranges.

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 uses a specific verb ('Set') with a specific resource ('the color of a clip slot'), clearly distinguishing it from the sibling tool 'set_clip_color'. The phrase 'clip slot' precisely identifies the target, making the tool's function unambiguous.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'set_clip_color' or 'set_scene_color'. It does not mention any contextual scenarios or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage solely from the name.

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