trigger_active_presentation

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

The description discloses that the presentation starts from the beginning, but with no annotations, it fails to mention other behavioral aspects like whether it resets state, interrupts playback, or fails if no presentation is active.

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?

A single concise sentence that efficiently conveys the tool's function with no redundant 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?

While the description covers the basic action, it lacks context about failure modes (e.g., no active presentation) and does not explain the impact on the presentation state, which is particularly important given the number of sibling tools.

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?

No parameters exist, so baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter info but this is acceptable since there are none to document.

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 ('Retrigger') and the specific resource ('currently active presentation'), and adds the detail 'starts from beginning'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'trigger_focused_presentation' or 'trigger_presentation' which target different states or require parameters.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'trigger_focused_presentation' or 'trigger_presentation'. There is no mention of prerequisites or use cases.

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