get_clips_at_time

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

No annotations are supplied, so the description carries the full disclosure burden, and it says nothing about return shape, ordering, or whether clips overlapping versus starting at the time are included. "Under a given time" is ambiguous about whether it means clips at/before the time, spanning it, or beginning there. Read-only nature is only implied by the get_ prefix.

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?

One short, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though it is terse enough that brevity comes at the cost of the clarifying detail the tool needs.

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 one-parameter read operation with no output schema, the description covers the basic idea but leaves the key semantic ambiguity (which clips count as "under" the time, and against which sequence) unresolved. Adequate but with a clear gap an agent would hit on first use.

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 single parameter has 100% schema coverage and the schema already declares "Seconds" and a minimum of 0, so the baseline is 3. The description's "given time" adds no format or reference-point detail (e.g. sequence-relative vs absolute) beyond the 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?

"Clips under a given time on every track" names the resource (clips) and the scope (all tracks at a time position), which is more specific than the bare tool name. It does not distinguish itself from closely related siblings such as get_timeline_clips, find_clips, or get_clip_info, so an agent cannot tell which one to pick from the description alone.

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?

There is no statement of when to use this versus get_timeline_clips or find_clips, and no prerequisites or context (e.g. must a sequence be active, does the time refer to the active sequence's timeline). The agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name and the crowded sibling list.

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