set_clip_rotation

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 merely restates the tool name and does not explain units (e.g., degrees), value range, whether rotation is applied to the selected clip, or what side effects occur.

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 sentence and front-loaded, but it is under-specification rather than conciseness. The phrase 'expanded operation' is filler and the sentence provides barely more than the tool name.

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?

The tool is part of a large family of clip setters (scale, position, opacity, etc.), yet the description does not clarify how rotation is specified, what clip is affected, or what state is required. Without annotations or an output schema, this minimal description is incomplete.

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 input schema has zero defined parameters, so there are no parameter semantics to explain. The baseline of 4 for zero-parameter tools applies; the description adds nothing about parameters but none are 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 clearly identifies the verb ('set') and resource ('clip rotation'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like set_clip_position and set_clip_scale. However, the phrase 'expanded operation' is vague and adds no specific meaning.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites such as selecting a clip. The description implies its own use case but provides no context or exclusions.

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