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addToRenderQueue

Add a composition to the After Effects render queue with specified output path, render settings, and output module template.

Instructions

Add a composition to the render queue

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
compNameNoComposition name
compIndexNoComposition index
outputPathNoOutput file path
outputTemplateNoOutput module template name
renderSettingsNoRender settings template name
Behavior2/5

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. It only states 'add', implying a mutation, but does not explain side effects, error behavior, or whether the rendering is asynchronous. This is minimal and provides little beyond the obvious.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, concise sentence with no redundant words or fluff. It is front-loaded and every word serves a purpose, making it highly efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool has 5 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema. The description only states the action and does not explain any prerequisites, return values, or behavior on success/failure. This is inadequate for a tool with optional parameters and no safety profile.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has 100% description coverage for all 5 parameters, so the description does not need to explain each parameter. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, which is the baseline expectation.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Add a composition to the render queue' clearly identifies the action (adding) and the target resource (composition to render queue). It distinguishes from sibling tools like exportCompFrame, which exports a frame, and createComposition, which creates a composition.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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, nor does it mention any prerequisites or conditions. It simply states what it does without context or exclusions.

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

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