File Delete Tool

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the action (delete) but does not disclose whether deletion is permanent, whether it requires confirmation, what happens to associated references, or whether any permissions are needed. For a destructive operation, this is a significant gap.

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 wasted words. It is appropriately sized, though it sacrifices necessary detail for brevity.

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?

For a destructive tool with no annotations, no parameter documentation, and no usage context, the description is incomplete. The output schema exists but does not help the agent understand how to invoke the tool correctly. The description does not explain what 'group' refers to, how to identify a file, or what the consequences of deletion are.

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 0%, so the description must compensate for the two parameters, group and file_name. The description only says 'Grocy-managed file' and does not explain what 'group' means, how file_name should be formatted, or how the two parameters relate. This leaves the agent to guess at valid values.

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 states a specific verb and resource ('Delete a Grocy-managed file'), which is clear enough to identify the operation. However, it does not distinguish this tool from its sibling file_download_tool or file_upload_tool beyond the verb, and the name already conveys the same meaning.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as file_upload_tool or file_download_tool. There is no mention of prerequisites, safety checks, or conditions under which deletion is appropriate.

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