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delete_view_section

DestructiveIdempotent

Remove a section from the Airtable sidebar. Views inside the section are automatically promoted to ungrouped.

Instructions

Delete a sidebar section. Views inside the section are NOT deleted — Airtable auto-promotes them to ungrouped at the table-level position the section used to occupy. Verified 2026-04-30.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
appIdYesThe Airtable base/application ID
sectionIdYesThe section ID (vsc-prefixed)
debugNoWhen true, include raw Airtable response in output for diagnostics
Behavior4/5

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

The description adds value beyond annotations by clarifying that views are not destroyed and are auto-promoted, which is not conveyed by destructiveHint or idempotentHint. The verification date also adds trust.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two succinct sentences with no redundant words. Every sentence adds critical information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

While there is no output schema, the description explains the key side effect (views not deleted) and the destructive nature is clear from annotations. Minor gap: no mention of return value or error conditions.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description does not add extra meaning to individual parameters, but the overall behavior note about views is indirectly helpful.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Delete a sidebar section') and resource, with a critical clarification that views inside are not deleted but promoted. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like delete_view.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is provided. The behavior is implied, but alternatives like move_view_to_section or create_view_section are not mentioned.

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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