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color_set_node_enabled

Toggle a specific color correction node on a timeline clip by specifying the clip name, node index, and enable/disable state.

Instructions

Enable or disable a specific color correction node.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
enabledYesTrue to enable, False to disable.
item_nameYesExact name of the timeline clip.
node_indexYes1-based index of the node to toggle.
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?

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It states the core action but does not disclose side effects, error behavior on invalid node_index, whether the change applies to a specific color version, or reversibility. Minimal transparency beyond the literal action.

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?

One sentence, front-loaded with the action, zero redundancy. Perfectly concise for the level of information it provides.

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 tool has 5 params, 100% schema coverage, and an output schema. The description is minimal but sufficient for basic use. However, it lacks context about how to discover node_index (e.g., via color_get_num_nodes) and does not mention interaction with color versions, leaving some contextual gaps.

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 adds no extra parameter meaning; it does not mention track_type or track_index defaults or clarify node_index orientation (already in schema). Schema fully documents parameters.

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 a specific verb ('Enable or disable') and resource ('specific color correction node'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like color_set_node_label (labeling) and item_set_enabled (item-level enable). The scope is explicit and unambiguous.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, no exclusions. The description only states what it does, not when or how to prefer it over other node-related tools.

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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