recipes_foods_delete_one

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

With no annotations, the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states deletion without mentioning irreversibility, permissions required, error handling, or side effects. This is insufficient for a mutation tool.

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 extremely short (two lines), but this brevity sacrifices clarity and completeness. It is under-specified rather than concise, missing essential details that would justify its size.

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 delete tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description should at least state the purpose (e.g., 'Delete a food item') and note irreversibility. It does neither, leaving the description incomplete.

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 input schema has 0% description coverage for the only parameter (item_id). The description does not explain what 'item_id' represents, how to obtain it, or its format (beyond the schema's uuid4 type). The agent is left without meaningful guidance.

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 One' combined with the endpoint '[DELETE /api/foods/{item_id}]' clearly indicates the action (delete) and the resource (foods). It distinguishes from sibling delete tools by the specific resource name, though it lacks additional context about what a 'food' is.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternative delete operations (e.g., bulk delete, delete recipe image). There are no prerequisites, conditions, or exclusions mentioned, making it hard for an agent to decide when to invoke this tool.

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