delete_tax_rate

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

Adds 'permanent and cannot be undone' beyond the destructiveHint annotation, providing valuable irreversibility context. Does not detail effects on associated data, but annotations already signal destructiveness.

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, front-loaded sentences that state the action and a key consequence. No superfluous content.

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?

Given the simple delete operation, complete schema, and destructive annotation, the description is largely sufficient. It omits mention of the force parameter requirement, but that is already in the schema. Overall adequate.

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 all parameters are documented. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning beyond the schema, warranting the baseline score of 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 uses a clear verb ('Delete') and resource ('tax rate'), making the tool's purpose unambiguous. It naturally distinguishes from siblings like get_tax_rate, update_tax_rate, and create_tax_rate.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., update_tax_rate to modify). The permanence warning implies caution but does not state prerequisites or when not to use.

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