Remove video IDs from an editable YouTube playlist using browser cookies, no Google API key required. Specify playlist ID and up to 50 video IDs.
Remove video IDs from an editable playlist.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| video_ids | Yes | ||
| playlist_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose mutating behavior. It states the action but omits whether removal requires ownership, is reversible, how partial failures are handled, or batch limits. For a destructive mutation, this is a significant gap.
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 filler. It is appropriately sized for its scope.
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?
With no annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter descriptions, the definition is under-specified for a mutation tool. It covers the basic action but lacks prerequisites, side effects, and return/error behavior.
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%, so the description should explain parameter meaning. It mentions 'video IDs' and 'playlist' in natural language, but adds no format, constraints (max 50 items, string IDs), or required-ness beyond what the schema already implies. It fails to compensate for the coverage gap.
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 'Remove' and resource 'video IDs' with scope 'from an editable playlist', making the action clear. It implies differentiation from youtube_add_videos but does not explicitly name or contrast with siblings like youtube_delete_playlist.
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 phrase 'editable playlist' implies a precondition, but there is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative tool guidance. An agent can infer this is for removing items rather than deleting the playlist, but no exclusions are stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.