Stop the current render process in Adobe After Effects to halt ongoing video production tasks.
Stop the current render process
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
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"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. While 'stop' implies a destructive action that halts a process, the description doesn't specify whether this is reversible, what happens to the render queue, or if it requires specific permissions. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.
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, clear sentence with zero waste. It's front-loaded with the essential action and target, making it highly efficient and easy to parse for an AI agent.
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?
Given the tool's complexity (a mutation with 0 parameters) and lack of annotations or output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It states what the tool does but omits behavioral details like effects on the render queue or system state. For a tool that likely alters system behavior, more context would improve 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 tool has 0 parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%, so there are no parameters to document. The description doesn't need to add parameter semantics, earning a baseline score of 4 for adequately handling this case without unnecessary detail.
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 clearly states the action ('Stop') and the target ('the current render process'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'pause_render' or 'clear_render_queue', but the verb 'stop' suggests termination rather than temporary halting or queue management.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'pause_render' or 'clear_render_queue'. It lacks context about prerequisites (e.g., whether a render must be active) or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage from the tool name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.