set_clip_loop

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden, but it only restates the action in generic terms. It does not explain the effect of toggling looping, the relationship between loop_start and loop_end, or any side effects on playback, leaving key behavioral aspects undisclosed.

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 concise, opening with a one-sentence purpose followed by a clean parameter list with one-line explanations. Each line adds value and there is no filler.

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 a simple setter with 5 parameters, and the parameter explanations cover the core semantics, but the description omits interaction rules (e.g., whether loop_start/end are ignored when looping is false) and any usage context. Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is serviceable but not fully comprehensive.

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?

Despite the schema having no property descriptions, the description explicitly explains each parameter, including track_index, clip_index, loop_start/end in beats, and the looping boolean. This provides essential semantic context beyond the schema's type and default information.

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 ('Set') and resource ('loop settings of a clip'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling clip tools like set_clip_start_marker and set_arrangement_loop. The parameter list further clarifies exactly which loop settings are affected.

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 offers no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_clip_loop or set_arrangement_loop. It does not state any prerequisites or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer context from the tool name alone.

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