bosch_camera_recording_set

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

No annotations provided, so description must fully disclose behavior. It states the effect (enable/disable audio) and the API endpoint, but omits details on permission requirements, error handling, idempotency, or consequences of setting audio when not supported by the camera.

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?

Description is very concise: one sentence, a code block with parameter clarifications, and the API call. Every element adds value with no redundancy.

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 2 required parameters and an output schema, so description need not cover returns. However, it lacks context on prerequisites (e.g., camera status, permissions) and fails to mention error cases or idempotency, which are important for a mutation tool.

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%, so description must add meaning. It explains the 'sound_on' parameter with examples and the API body format, but does not describe the 'camera' parameter beyond its name, leaving ambiguity about identifier format.

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?

Description clearly states 'Enable or disable audio in cloud recordings for one camera', specifying verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings by focusing on recording audio settings, but does not explicitly contrast with other audio-related tools like bosch_camera_audio_set.

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?

Description implies usage by showing boolean parameter examples (sound_on=True/False). It does not provide when-not-to-use guidance or mention alternatives such as bosch_camera_audio_set for non-recording audio.

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