paste_transcript

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

Discloses it re-pastes and does not start recording. No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. However, lacks detail on side effects (e.g., clipboard overwrite) or behavior when no recent transcript exists.

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 with no unnecessary words. Front-loaded with action and target, followed by a clarifying negation.

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?

Adequately describes a simple tool with no parameters and no output schema. Could mention error handling (e.g., no transcript), but overall sufficient for its simplicity.

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?

No parameters defined in schema, but description adds meaning by specifying it uses 'the most recent transcript'. This is useful context beyond an empty schema.

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 verb 're-paste' and resource 'most recent transcript', and distinguishes from 'start a new recording'. No ambiguity.

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 on when to use this tool vs siblings like auto_paste or get_paste_history. Only mentions hotkey equivalence, but no context about prerequisites or alternatives.

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