delete_experiment
Delete an experiment
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Experiment ID |
Delete an experiment
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Experiment ID |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, readOnlyHint=false, and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is carried by structured data. The description adds nothing about irreversibility, whether deletion is soft or permanent, or required permissions — the exact context a destructive operation needs.
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?
It is a single short phrase with zero padding, so there is no wasted text. However, this brevity comes from under-specification rather than disciplined conciseness, so it cannot score above the minimum viable level.
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 an irreversible destructive operation with no output schema, the description should at minimum state that the deletion is permanent and what happens to the referenced experiment. The annotations cover the destructive flag, but the description leaves the agent without operational context.
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% with a single well-documented 'id' parameter ('Experiment ID'), so the schema already does the full job. The description contributes no additional parameter meaning, which is acceptable at the baseline 3.
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 'Delete an experiment' is a near-verbatim restatement of the tool name delete_experiment, adding no distinguishing information. It is a verb+resource, but the agent learns nothing it did not already know from the name itself.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of related siblings such as get_experiment or update_experiment that an agent might reasonably reach for first. Nothing tells the agent under what conditions deletion is appropriate.
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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