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color_delete_version

Destructive

Delete a named grade version from a timeline clip to manage or remove alternate color corrections.

Instructions

Delete a grade version from a timeline item.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_nameYesExact name of the timeline clip.
track_typeNoTrack type (default "video").video
track_indexNo1-based track number (default 1).
version_nameYesName of the version to delete.
version_typeNo0 for local (default), 1 for remote.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior3/5

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

The destructiveHint annotation already signals the destructive nature, and the description does not contradict it. However, it adds little beyond the annotation—no mention of irreversibility, remote vs local version implications, or side effects, so behavioral transparency is only minimally adequate.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single focused sentence with no filler. It is front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it highly concise.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description is minimal but supported by a full parameter schema, a destructiveHint annotation, and an output schema. It lacks contextual guidance such as how to list available versions before deletion or what happens on failure, so it is adequate but not rich.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add meaning beyond the schema, but the parameter descriptions in the schema already explain item_name, version_name, track_type, track_index, and version_type adequately.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb (Delete) with a clear resource (grade version) and location (timeline item). This distinguishes it from siblings like color_rename_version, color_load_version, and color_delete_group.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor are prerequisites (e.g., version must exist) mentioned. The description only states the action without usage context or exclusions.

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

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