set_temporal_ease

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

No annotations are provided, and the description gives no behavioral details beyond the fact that it 'sets' something. It does not disclose whether the operation is mutating, reversible, what happens to existing ease values, or any side effects. The description fails to carry the burden of transparency for a mutating operation.

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, which is concise in length, but it is underspecified for a tool with 10 parameters. It does not front-load essential details or structure information; it simply states the action. While no words are wasted, the extreme brevity is more a deficit than a virtue given the tool's complexity.

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?

Given the 10 parameters, no annotations, and the complexity of After Effects keyframe easing, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain the meaning of temporal ease, how parameters relate, or what the output/effect will be. The tool's complexity is not matched by the description, making it far from self-sufficient.

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%, and the description does not explain any of the 10 parameters. While the schema lists parameter names and types, it lacks semantic meaning (e.g., what inSpeed and outSpeed represent, how inInfluence/outInfluence work, or how to specify the target keyframe). The description adds zero value beyond the schema, and with 0% coverage, it must compensate but does not.

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 states the action ('Set') and the resource ('temporal ease on a keyframe'), which conveys the core purpose. It distinguishes from siblings like set_keyframe (which sets values) and apply_easy_ease (which applies a fixed ease), though it does not explicitly name alternatives. This is a clear, specific purpose but lacks explicit differentiation.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as apply_easy_ease, set_keyframe, or scale_keyframe_timing. There is no mention of contexts, prerequisites, or when not to use it. The usage context is completely absent.

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