playlist_mute_track

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only restates the core action. It does not explain the effect of the 'muted' parameter's null default, whether this is a toggle, what side effects occur, or what the tool returns.

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 a single front-loaded sentence with no filler or repetition. Every word contributes to identifying the action and target resource.

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?

The tool has two parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, so the description must do more heavy lifting than it does. It leaves the muted parameter semantics, track indexing, and return behavior entirely unspecified, making it incomplete for reliable invocation.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not compensate. It clarifies that 'track' refers to a playlist track, but it does not explain that the integer is an index, nor does it define the meaning of muted=true/false/null.

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 uses a specific verb pair ('Mute/unmute') and names the resource ('a playlist track'), which clearly conveys the operation. It distinguishes itself from channel_mute and mixer_mute by the 'playlist' scope, though it does not explicitly contrast with playlist_solo_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 this tool versus alternatives such as playlist_solo_track, channel_mute, or mixer_mute. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or contextual cues beyond the implied action.

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