transcribe_url

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

Discloses the asynchronous nature (returns order_id to check later), which adds value beyond no annotations. However, lacks details on side effects, access requirements, or error states. With no annotations, more could be expected.

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?

Two concise sentences, front-loaded with the action and return value. No extraneous information.

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?

Describes the basic flow (transcribe URL, get order_id) but omits parameter details, output schema specifics, and behavior under error conditions. Adequate for a simple tool but not comprehensive.

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 coverage is 0%: description only mentions 'publicly accessible URL' for the url parameter, but ignores service, language, file_name, and folder_id. Users are left to infer their meaning from names only.

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 the verb 'transcribe' and the resource 'publicly accessible URL', with examples (YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive). Distinguishes from sibling tools like transcribe_local_file and transcribe_meeting.

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?

Implied usage by listing supported URL types, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor provides prerequisites or when-not-to-use conditions.

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