Returns the total number of clips in a Premiere Pro project or timeline, so an AI editor can gauge sequence size before inspecting or editing footage.
Premiere Pro expanded operation: get total clip count.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.3.0-ibintec.1Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavior such as read-only access, failure scenarios, or return count semantics; the description simply restates the tool's function.
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?
Single one-line description with no filler; every word carries weight.
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 zero-parameter count operation, the context is sufficient even without an output schema or richer behavioral detail, though return type is left implicit.
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 parameters, so the schema's 'propertyNames' oddity is irrelevant; there is no parameter uncertainty and no need for description compensation.
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?
Description states 'Premiere Pro expanded operation: get total clip count' with a specific verb (get) and resource (total clip count), but does not differentiate from sibling tools and uses the vague phrase 'expanded 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?
No guidance is given on when to choose this tool over list/get_clip_count alternatives; no exclusions or recommended contexts.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.