copy_effect_values

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It fails to disclose what the tool does concretely, whether it is destructive, what inputs it expects, or what side effects it may have. It is just a restatement of the name with no additional behavioral detail.

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 short and front-loaded, but its single sentence merely repeats the tool name. It does not earn its place because it contributes no useful information. It is under-specified rather than concise, similar to a placeholder.

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 tool's apparent complexity (copying effect values in Premiere Pro), the description is drastically incomplete. There are no annotations, no output schema, and no explanation of behavior, inputs, or relationship to sibling tools. An agent cannot correctly select or invoke this tool based on this description alone.

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 tool has zero defined parameters according to the context signals, so the baseline is 4. While the input schema is permissive and the description provides no parameter details, there are no parameters to document. The description cannot add meaning beyond what the schema provides for this dimension.

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 merely restates the tool name: 'copy effect values.' It adds 'Premiere Pro expanded operation,' which is vague and does not clarify what 'expanded' means or how this differs from sibling tools like 'copy_effects_between_clips.' It provides no information about the source, target, or scope of the copy operation.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'copy_effects_between_clips' or 'set_effect_property.' It does not mention any prerequisites, typical use cases, or exclusions, leaving the agent without context for tool selection.

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