redo
Restores the most recently undone timeline edit in Final Cut Pro, reversing an undo action when you need to reapply the change.
Instructions
Redo the last undone timeline edit.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Restores the most recently undone timeline edit in Final Cut Pro, reversing an undo action when you need to reapply the change.
Redo the last undone timeline edit.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses only the scope of the effect; it says nothing about failure when there is nothing to redo, whether the redo stack persists, or whether an intervening edit clears it.
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 front-loaded sentence with no waste; the verb and object come first and nothing redundant follows.
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 parameterless, single-action command with no output schema, the description is nearly sufficient — an agent can call it correctly. The only meaningful gap is the empty-stack / stack-reset behavior, which matters for a redo command.
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 tool takes zero parameters, so there is nothing for the description to disambiguate; the baseline of 4 applies.
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?
States a specific verb (redo) and resource (the last undone timeline edit), so the agent knows exactly what the call does. It doesn't name the sibling 'undo' explicitly, but the phrase 'last undone' makes the pairing obvious enough to distinguish it.
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?
Usage is only implied: the agent can infer it applies after an undo, but there is no explicit when-to-use/when-not, no note about what happens when the undo stack is empty, and no pointer to the 'undo' sibling.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.