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color_remove_from_group

Remove a timeline clip from a color group in DaVinci Resolve by specifying its name and group ID, letting you adjust its color grading independently.

Instructions

Remove a timeline item from a color group.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
group_idYesID of the color group to leave (from color_get_group_list).
item_nameYesExact name of the timeline clip.
track_typeNoTrack type (default "video").video
track_indexNo1-based track number (default 1).

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only restates the core action without mentioning edge cases, failure conditions, prerequisites, permissions, or side effects. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient transparency.

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 clear sentence, front-loaded with the action, and contains no redundant information. It is appropriately sized for the tool's complexity.

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?

For a simple removal tool, the core operation is clearly stated. However, it lacks behavioral detail and usage guidance. With an output schema present, return formatting is covered externally, but overall completeness is acceptable yet not outstanding.

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 covers all 4 parameters with descriptions, so baseline 3 applies. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides.

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?

Description uses specific verb 'Remove' and specifies resource 'timeline item from a color group', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like color_assign_to_group and color_create_group.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies use for removing items from groups but provides no explicit context, alternatives, or exclusions. Since there are no annotations or additional guidance, it relies on the tool name to convey when to use it.

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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