set_effect_bypass_tool

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not clarify whether the tool toggles the current bypass state or sets it to the supplied boolean, nor does it describe effects on audio processing, undo history, or project state.

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 short and front-loads the core action, which is efficient. However, the parenthetical '(TOOL_TIMEBASE: na)' adds noise without meaning for tool selection, and brevity comes at the cost of necessary detail.

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 tool with five parameters, no annotations, and no schema-level parameter descriptions, this description is insufficient. It omits how the target chain is identified, whether indices are zero-based, and what the output indicates, leaving an agent to guess or probe.

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 must compensate. It only references 'effect index' and 'bypass' generically, leaving project_path, track_id, and speaker unexplained; it also fails to clarify indexing, defaults, or optionality semantics.

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 names a specific action ('Toggle bypass') on a specific resource ('one chain effect by index'), which distinguishes it from the many effect-related sibling tools. However, 'toggle' conflicts slightly with the boolean 'bypass' parameter, which suggests setting a state rather than inverting 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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like add_effect_tool, remove_effect_tool, or list_effects_tool. It also does not explain how the effect_index should be obtained or whether listing effects first is required.

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