set_device_parameter

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

Annotations only provide destructiveHint: false. The description adds valuable behavioral info: value clamping to min/max and that parameter accepts both name and index. This goes beyond annotations and helps the agent understand constraints.

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 front-load the action and key behavior. No extraneous words. Every sentence adds value.

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?

Description covers core purpose and clamping but omits descriptions for the other three parameters and does not mention return values (though output schema exists). Sufficient for a simple setter but incomplete for a tool with four required params and no schema descriptions.

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 0%, but the description only partially compensates by explaining 'parameter' can be string or integer and value is clamped. It does not describe track_index, device_index, or the meaning of value beyond clamping. Three out of four parameters lack semantic explanation.

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 (set), the resource (device parameter), and that value is clamped to min/max. It distinguishes from sibling tools like set_chain_device_parameter by targeting a general device parameter. Mentions parameter can be by name or index, adding specificity.

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 to use this tool versus alternatives like set_chain_device_parameter or set_master_device_parameter. The description only states what the tool does, not when it should or should not be used.

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