enable_disable_clip

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only restates the action. It does not explain what disabling a clip means (e.g., whether it stays on the timeline, affects playback or export), nor does it mention reversibility or any side effects.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It conveys the core operation efficiently and is appropriately sized for such a simple tool.

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 description plus schema is minimally sufficient for an agent to invoke the tool with the correct parameters. However, it lacks guidance on when to prefer this over related sibling tools and does not define the behavioral consequences of disabling a clip, leaving it only minimally viable.

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 input schema covers both parameters at 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds useful context by saying 'on the timeline,' clarifying that clipId refers to a timeline clip rather than a project item, which is valuable given the large sibling set.

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 a specific verb-resource action: enabling or disabling a clip on the timeline. It is understandable on its own, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling tools like batch_enable_disable or enable_all_clips beyond the singular 'a clip'.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention that this is for individual clips only, nor does it reference batch_enable_disable or enable_all_clips when multiple clips need to be toggled.

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