timeline_delete_items

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

Only discloses that ripple closes the gap. No annotations exist, so description carries burden. Missing important behavioral traits like destructive nature, permissions, or side effects on other timeline elements.

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?

Two concise sentences with front-loaded purpose. Every sentence adds information – no fluff.

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?

Covers purpose and ripple behavior, but omits that a timeline must be current, the format of item_handles, and any preconditions or effects. With no output schema, return info is also absent.

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 coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It explains ripple but not item_handles (required, array of strings). Adds partial meaning but leaves key parameter undocumented.

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?

Clearly states 'Delete clips from the current timeline' – specific verb and resource. However, with siblings like timeline_delete, it does not differentiate which deletion operation this is.

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 on when to use this tool vs. alternatives like clip_delete or timeline_delete. No exclusion or context provided.

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