cancel_event

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

The description goes beyond the destructiveHint annotation by adding that cancellation is irreversible, that user confirmation is mandatory, and that specific roles are required. These are exactly the behavioral details an agent needs before invoking 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 three tight sentences with no filler. Every sentence contributes essential information: what the tool does, who may use it, and why extra caution is required.

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 one-parameter destructive operation with annotations and an output schema already present, the description is nearly complete. It could be slightly stronger by linking to how to obtain the event_id or by referencing related event-management tools, but nothing essential for safe invocation is missing.

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%, and the description does not elaborate on event_id at all beyond implying that an event is being cancelled. The parameter name is self-explanatory, but the description fails to compensate for the complete lack of schema-level documentation.

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-plus-resource construction: 'Cancels a school event.' It clearly differentiates from siblings like cancel_order and update_event because it targets events and performs cancellation rather than modification.

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 clear role prerequisites and a critical user-confirmation requirement before acting. It does not explicitly name alternative tools or state when not to use it, but the context is sufficiently clear for an agent to select it for an admin event-cancellation request.

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