generate_sound_effect

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears full responsibility for disclosing behavioral traits. It only mentions using an external API, without detailing side effects (e.g., cost, latency, failure modes) or safety characteristics. Important behaviors are missing.

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 sentence that conveys the essential information with no waste. Every word serves a purpose, and it is appropriately front-loaded.

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 fails to mention what the tool returns (e.g., audio file URL, binary data) or any usage constraints. Given the absence of an output schema, the description should compensate by clarifying the output format, but it does not.

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%, and the single parameter 'text' already has a clear description in the schema. The tool description adds marginal value by confirming the context ('using ElevenLabs API'), so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 ('generate') and resource ('sound effect') and even specifies the API source ('ElevenLabs API'). It is straightforward and easy to understand, though it does not differentiate from any sibling tools (none exist).

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 or alternatives is provided. Since no sibling tools exist, the usage context is implicitly clear, but the description lacks any 'when-not-to-use' or prerequisite information.

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