Delete an object
delete_objectPermanently deletes one object. Irreversible.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | Full object key. | |
| bucket | Yes | Bucket name. | |
| connectionId | Yes | Connection id from list_connections. |
delete_objectPermanently deletes one object. Irreversible.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | Full object key. | |
| bucket | Yes | Bucket name. | |
| connectionId | Yes | Connection id from list_connections. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. 'Permanently' and 'Irreversible' reinforce destructiveHint but add little that the annotation does not already state, and the description omits what happens when the key does not exist or that the call is idempotent.
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 short sentences, front-loaded with the action and immediately followed by the risk warning. Nothing is wasted and there is no padding.
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 simple three-parameter delete with full annotations and no output schema, the description is serviceable but thin: it does not state the effect of deleting a missing key, confirmation requirements, or any permission needs. Adequate, not complete.
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 connectionId, bucket and key are each documented in the schema itself. The description adds no syntax, format, or constraint detail beyond that, so the baseline of 3 applies.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('deletes one object') and the qualifier 'one' implicitly separates it from the batch sibling delete_objects and the range sibling delete_prefix. It does not name those alternatives explicitly, so it is clear but not fully differentiated from siblings.
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 explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance and no named alternative. The agent must infer from 'one object' that bulk deletion should use delete_objects instead, which is a real but unstated distinction.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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