snippets_delete_snippet_by_name

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full disclosure burden and essentially fails it: it does not state that this is irreversible, what permissions are needed, or what happens to a snippet referenced elsewhere. The only behavioral hint is the bare 'DELETE' verb, and the valuable confirm/preview semantics live in the schema, not the description.

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 short and front-loaded with the verb and resource, so there is little waste. But 'DELETE /api/snippets' and 'Tags: Snippets Controller' are raw spec artifacts that consume space without adding meaning for an agent.

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 destructive, unannotated, nested-body tool with no output schema, the description is far too thin: it omits irreversibility, permission requirements, the confirm/preview flow, and the name-path semantics. An agent could invoke it but not safely or knowledgeably.

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 only 50%: the nested body.name parameter has no description at all, and its path-like pattern (allowing nested '/'-separated names) is unexplained. The description says nothing about the name format or the confirm gate, so it does not compensate for the coverage gap.

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 states a specific verb (Delete) and resource (snippet), and the tool name adds the 'by_name' scope, so the action is identifiable. However, it offers no differentiation from the close siblings snippets_create_snippet, snippets_update_snippet, snippets_sync_snippet, and snippets_get_snippets, and 'Tags: Snippets Controller' is generated filler rather than meaning.

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 when-to-use guidance, no statement of prerequisites, and no mention of when to prefer this over snippets_sync_snippet or snippets_update_snippet. Usage is only implied by the verb in the tool name and the endpoint string.

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