Delete A Maintenance Record By ID

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

Annotations already provide destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true. The description reinforces the permanence twice, which adds emphasis but no new behavioral traits. It does not disclose authentication needs, rate limits, or effects on related records. With annotations present, the description is consistent and adequate but not rich.

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 mostly concise but contains redundant statements ('This cannot be undone' appears twice, and 'permanently delete' and 'Permanently removes' repeat the same idea). It includes useful endpoint info at the end, but could be streamlined.

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 simple delete operation with three required parameters and no output schema, the description provides sufficient context: it explains the scope (Equipment records, company-level via API version), lists required parameters, and emphasizes irreversibility. It lacks error scenarios or side effects, but is largely complete given the tool's simplicity.

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 coverage is 100% with descriptive parameter labels. The description lists the required parameters but adds no additional semantics beyond what the schema provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate given the high schema coverage.

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 it deletes a specific maintenance record by ID and provides the resource (Equipment records). It also mentions permanence and lists required parameters. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool 'delete_a_maintenance_record_by_id_project' at the project level, though the endpoint and company_id parameter imply company scope.

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 says 'Use this to permanently delete' but provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'delete_equipment_maintenance_log' or 'delete_a_maintenance_record_by_id_project'. There is no mention of when not to use it or prerequisites.

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