delete_selection_content

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

With no annotations, the description bears full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states deletion but omits consequences like whether it's undoable, whether it affects undo history, or what happens if there is no selection. No mention of side effects or error conditions.

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?

Single sentence, no extraneous words. Every word contributes to conveying the purpose. Ideal conciseness.

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 tool complexity (zero params, no annotations, no output schema), the description is adequate for basic purpose but lacks important context for an AI agent: error behavior, required state, relationship to similar tools. With many siblings, it falls short of complete guidance.

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 tool has zero parameters, and schema coverage is 100% (trivially). The description does not need to add meaning beyond that. Baseline for zero parameters is 4; description is adequate.

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 clearly states the action ('Delete') and the target ('all cell content') with explicit scope ('within the current selection'). Distinguishes from siblings like 'clear_selection' which likely clears the selection itself, and 'clear_cell' which may target a single cell.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'clear_cell', 'clear_selection', or 'clear_canvas'. The description does not specify prerequisites (e.g., must have a selection) or when this is preferred over other deletion tools.

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