Preview lead deletion (dry-run)
preview_delete_crm_leadDry-run of deleting a CRM lead — shows who would be removed from the board. ALWAYS call this first and show the result to the human.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
preview_delete_crm_leadDry-run of deleting a CRM lead — shows who would be removed from the board. ALWAYS call this first and show the result to the human.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden; it does disclose the key trait that this is non-mutating ('dry-run') and what it surfaces. However, it doesn't say whether the preview returns a token/confirmation needed for the real delete, whether it expires, or any auth expectations.
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 ending on the operative instruction. Nothing extra.
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?
No output schema and no annotations, so the description must cover the full picture; it covers intent and workflow but leaves the return payload (what exactly is shown) and the linking to the real delete unspecified.
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 required parameter `id` has 0% schema description coverage, and the description never explains what `id` refers to (lead ID) or its format. The description adds no parameter meaning 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?
States a specific action (dry-run deletion of a CRM lead) and its scope ('shows who would be removed from the board'), which cleanly distinguishes it from the sibling delete_crm_lead and from other preview_delete_* tools.
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?
'ALWAYS call this first and show the result to the human' gives explicit ordering guidance relative to the real delete and states a required workflow, not just a context hint.
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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