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Save project

ae_save_project

Save the current After Effects project, or specify a .aep path to save a copy elsewhere.

Instructions

Save the current project. Provide 'path' to Save As (.aep).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoAbsolute .aep path for Save As.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It indicates Save As behavior when a path is provided, but omits important traits such as whether it overwrites an existing file, what happens when saving an unsaved project without a path, required permissions, or error conditions.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with the core action and then the conditional Save As detail. No wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool is simple with one optional parameter and no output schema, and the description covers how to invoke Save As. However, it lacks key behavioral context about file writing, overwrite behavior, and failure modes, which an agent would need for safe invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and the single parameter is fully documented in the schema as 'Absolute .aep path for Save As.' The description's mention of 'path' to Save As adds no meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Save') and resource ('current project'), and clearly differentiates Save from Save As by noting that providing 'path' triggers Save As. No sibling tool shares this exact resource, so the purpose is unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It specifies the condition for Save As ('Provide path') versus the default Save behavior, giving clear context for invocation. However, it does not discuss alternatives or exclusions, though no close sibling alternative exists.

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