edit_paste

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

The description discloses the basic behavior but lacks detail on edge cases like overwriting selection, behavior when clipboard is empty, or undo implications. No annotations to supplement.

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?

Single, concise sentence that conveys the essential information without unnecessary 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 simple paste operation, the description is mostly adequate. However, it lacks details about interaction with selection, clipboard source, and what happens after paste (e.g., play state). Could be more informative.

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 no parameters, so the description does not need to add param info. With 0 params, baseline is 4; nothing to fault.

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 (paste) and the resource (audio from clipboard) with a specific location (cursor). It implicitly distinguishes from sibling tools like edit_copy and edit_cut.

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 explicit guidance on when or when not to use this tool, nor alternatives. While the action is simple, missing context about prerequisites (e.g., clipboard content) or comparison to other paste-like tools.

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