delete_board

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 clearly states that deletion is permanent and cannot be undone, which is the critical destructive trait. However, it does not mention side effects like deletion of associated cards/lists or permission requirements.

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 two sentences with no wasted words. The key action is front-loaded ('Permanently delete a board') and the warning is secondary. Excellent 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?

The description covers the essential permanent destructive nature, but lacks context about what else is affected (e.g., all cards/lists in the board), the role of the confirm flag, or the alternative of closing a board. Given the schema covers parameters and there is no output schema, this is adequate but not fully complete.

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 the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond the schema, but the schema already provides clear descriptions for boardId, confirm, fields, and detailLevel.

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 specific verb 'delete' and resource 'board', and adds 'Permanently' which clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like close_board that are non-permanent. The resource and action are unambiguous.

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 implies usage for permanent deletion and includes a cautionary note, but it does not explicitly name alternatives (e.g., 'Use close_board for temporary hiding') or provide when-not-to-use guidance. The usage context is primarily embedded in the word 'Permanently'.

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