set_clip_volume

Does 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 only states the action and units; it does not disclose mutation implications, required clip state, undo behavior, interaction with mute/track volume, or failure conditions.

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 a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It communicates the core action and unit efficiently.

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 three-parameter setter with fully covered schema descriptions and no output schema, the description is mostly complete for invocation. It leaves behavioral gaps around mutation context and alternatives, but the structured schema carries the parameter details.

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 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters, including the decibel range. The description adds the concept of gain but does not add meaning beyond the schema for trackIndex or clipIndex.

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) and resource (audio volume/gain of a clip) with units (decibels). It implicitly distinguishes itself from adjacent tools such as set_track_volume by specifying clip rather than track, and from get_clip_volume by using Set.

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 makes the intended use clear enough by stating it sets clip volume, but it does not explicitly say when to use this tool versus alternatives like set_track_volume, get_clip_volume, or set_clip_mute. Usage is implied rather than guided.

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