obsbot_zoom_uvc

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

Discloses clamping, exact snapping, wait behavior, timeout (settled:false), duration (~2.4s sweep), and downstream impacts. With no annotations, this is comprehensive and honest.

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?

Front-loaded with core purpose; behavioral details follow logically. Slightly long but every sentence adds value. Could be more compact while retaining clarity.

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 zoom behavior and return value well, but omits camera parameter meaning. No output schema, so return format is clarified, but missing parameter info reduces completeness.

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?

The 'ratio' parameter is described as absolute zoom ratio clamped to [1.0,2.0], but the 'camera' parameter is entirely undocumented. Schema coverage is 0%, so description should cover both parameters.

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 'set an absolute zoom ratio' with specific resource and verb. Distinguishes from sibling obsbot_zoom_vendor by noting exact snapping vs. vendor's differing scale.

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?

Explicitly contrasts with obsbot_zoom_vendor and warns that obsbot_aim_at_pixel and obsbot_zoom_to_fit refuse while zoom is in flight, providing clear context for when to use this tool.

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