create_live_transcode_template

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure but provides minimal information. It states the tool creates something but doesn't mention whether this is a write operation requiring specific permissions, whether templates are immediately usable, what happens if creation fails, or any rate limits. The description only lists parameters without explaining the tool's behavior.

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 extremely brief ('创建转码模板') followed by a parameter list. While concise, it's under-specified rather than efficiently informative. The parameter list is organized but adds little value since the schema already documents everything. The structure is functional but not optimized for understanding.

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 complex 22-parameter tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It doesn't explain what a 'live transcode template' is, how it differs from rules, when templates are used, what the return values mean, or any prerequisites. The parameter list doesn't compensate for the lack of conceptual context.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all 22 parameters thoroughly with ranges, defaults, and constraints. The description merely lists parameter names without adding meaningful semantic context beyond what's already in the schema. The baseline is 3 when schema coverage is complete.

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 '创建转码模板' (Create transcode template) is a tautology that restates the tool name without providing additional specificity. It doesn't distinguish this tool from sibling tools like 'create_live_transcode_rule' or explain what makes a 'live transcode template' different from other transcode-related operations.

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. There are multiple sibling tools related to live streaming and transcoding (create_live_transcode_rule, delete_live_transcode_template, etc.), but the description offers no context about when this specific template creation tool is appropriate versus other options.

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