remove_from_timeline

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'removes' implies a destructive operation, the description doesn't specify whether this action is reversible, what permissions are required, or how it affects the timeline structure. The description mentions nothing about the consequences of removal or what happens to adjacent clips.

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, efficient sentence that states the core functionality without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the essential action and resource, making it immediately understandable while being perfectly concise.

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 destructive operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what happens after removal, whether the action can be undone, what permissions are needed, or how it interacts with other timeline elements. Given the complexity of video editing operations and the lack of structured safety information, more context is needed.

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 100%, so the schema already fully documents both parameters (clipId and deleteMode with enum values). The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's in the schema, maintaining the baseline score of 3 for adequate but not enhanced parameter documentation.

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 ('removes') and resource ('a clip from the timeline'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'delete_sequence' or 'remove_effect', which would require more specific context about what distinguishes timeline clip removal from other deletion operations.

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. There are multiple sibling tools that involve removal or deletion (delete_sequence, remove_effect), but the description doesn't explain when clip removal from a timeline is appropriate versus deleting an entire sequence or removing effects from clips.

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