modal_env_delete

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It fails to mention whether deletion is irreversible, requires permissions, or impacts associated resources like environment members. This leaves the agent without critical safety context for a destructive operation.

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 a single short sentence with no filler words, placing the action upfront. It is appropriately sized for the tool's simplicity, though it could include more detail without becoming verbose.

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?

The description is minimal, covering the basic action and scope. However, it omits behavioral context such as return values, error handling, and side effects, which is notable since there is no output schema. For a simple one-parameter delete operation, it provides barely adequate completeness but not more.

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 schema already documents the single 'name' parameter with a clear description, and the tool description adds no additional parameter semantics. With 100% schema coverage, the baseline score of 3 applies, as the description provides no extra value for parameter understanding.

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 the specific verb 'Delete' and identifies the resource as 'environment' with the scope 'in the current workspace', making the tool's function immediately clear and distinguishing it from siblings like modal_env_create and modal_env_update.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as specifying that this is for permanent removal or that deletion may have prerequisites. The usage is only implied by the name and action, not explicitly stated.

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