manage_recording

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

No annotations exist, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It reveals that the tool can save, replay, list, or delete recordings, but lacks details on side effects, error conditions, or required permissions. The transparency is adequate but not comprehensive.

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 that front-loads the main purpose and enumerates actions efficiently. However, it could be more structured, and the lack of parameter documentation forces reliance on implicit knowledge.

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 no output schema and zero parameters, the description fails to explain return values or outcomes for each action. It lacks context on how this tool integrates with siblings (e.g., after building a connector). The description is incomplete for an AI agent to invoke 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 input schema has no parameters (100% coverage). The description adds meaning by listing four actions, but these are not formalized as parameters, creating a mismatch. According to the rule, baseline is 3 when schema coverage is high; the description provides some value but introduces inconsistency.

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 tool manages connector recordings and lists four distinct actions (record, replay, list, delete), which specifies the verb and resource. It is distinguishable from sibling tools that focus on other aspects like schema or connectors. However, the description implies an 'action' parameter not present in the schema, causing ambiguity.

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 does not provide guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it specify prerequisites or context for each action. There is no explicit exclusion or comparison to sibling tools.

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