remove_selected_clips

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

With no annotations, the description carries full responsibility for disclosing side effects, but it only states the action. It doesn't explain whether the removal is a ripple delete, whether it affects audio/video linked clips, whether it's undoable, or if there are safety confirmations. 'Expanded operation' is vague and unhelpful.

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 easy to read but includes redundant padding ('Premiere Pro expanded operation') that doesn't earn its place. The core message could be conveyed in fewer words without losing meaning.

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 destructive operation, this description is under-specified. It fails to mention the scope (timeline vs project), ripple behavior, selection requirements, or undo possibilities. Given the lack of annotations and output schema, an agent would lack confidence in when and how to invoke this tool correctly.

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 has zero parameters, so there is no additional meaning to add beyond the schema. The baseline of 4 applies because no parameter documentation is needed.

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 'remove' and resource 'selected clips,' making the core operation clear. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like remove_from_timeline or ripple_delete, and the phrase 'expanded operation' adds ambiguity rather than clarity.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as ripple_delete, lift_selection, or remove_from_timeline. It also doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., clips must be selected) or whether this operates on the timeline or project panel.

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