get_clip_gain

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It states only that the gain is retrieved, but does not disclose the return format (e.g., dB float), indexing convention, or behavior on invalid indices. Minimal behavioral insight beyond the name.

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 appropriately concise, front-loaded with the core purpose, and includes a clean parameter list. Every sentence contributes without unnecessary fluff.

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 simple getter with two self-descriptive parameters and no output schema, the description provides the essential operation but leaves key gaps: return value semantics and error handling. It is minimally viable but not fully complete.

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 lists both parameters with brief explanations ('track index', 'clip slot'), but these largely restate the parameter names. No mention of zero-based indexing, ranges, or value types.

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?

Clearly states the operation: 'Get the gain of an audio clip.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and is distinguishable from siblings like set_clip_gain and other clip getters.

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?

Provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It neither mentions the corresponding setter (set_clip_gain) nor any other context for selection. Usage is only implied by the verb 'get'.

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