clear_parent

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does add important context about preserving the world transform, which is a meaningful behavioral trait. However, it does not mention what happens if the object has no parent, whether children are affected, or any error conditions.

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 concise sentence that immediately states the action and the key behavioral detail. No wasted words; every word contributes to the meaning.

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 one-parameter tool with an output schema, the description covers the core purpose and the main side effect (preserving world transform). However, without annotations, it lacks detail on failure modes, prerequisites, or how it relates to other parenting tools. The output schema covers return values, so that gap is acceptable.

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% because the 'name' parameter has no description, and the tool description does not explicitly explain that 'name' is the object whose parent shall be cleared. The phrase 'an object's parent' implies the parameter, but it does not directly map to it or provide additional details like requiredness or format.

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 uses a specific verb ('Clear') with a clear resource ('an object's parent') and a distinct effect ('keeping its world transform'). It unambiguously distinguishes this from sibling tools like set_parent, which would restore or change parenting.

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 implies when to use the tool (when you need to unparent while preserving the world transform), but it does not explicitly state alternatives or exclusion conditions. No direct comparison to set_parent or other transformation-related tools, leaving some ambiguity.

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