channel_mute

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

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden: it discloses the tri-state behavior that null/omitted toggles and true/false set or unset mute state. However, it does not mention side effects, persistence of mute state, or what happens when the index is invalid.

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 one short, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It efficiently communicates the three operations and the toggle convention in eight words.

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 two-parameter setter with no output schema or annotations, the description is nearly adequate, but it omits what 'index' refers to and says nothing about return or error behavior. The implicit channel target is a small completeness gap given the many mute-like sibling tools.

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 phrase 'None = toggle' gives the muted parameter a semantic meaning beyond the schema's bare default of null. The index parameter is not described at all, and with 0% schema description coverage the description only partially compensates for the missing parameter documentation.

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 names a concrete operation set—mute, unmute, toggle—and '(None = toggle)' clarifies the third mode. It does not explicitly say the target is a channel, so it relies on the tool name to differentiate it from sibling tools like mixer_mute and playlist_mute_track.

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?

No guidance is given about when to use channel_mute versus mixer_mute or playlist_mute_track, and no prerequisites or exclusions are mentioned. The only usage hint is the None = toggle convention, which is parameter-level guidance rather than tool-selection guidance.

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