pcb_delete_items

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

The annotation destructiveHint=true already signals destructive behavior. The description 'Delete items by UUID' is consistent but adds no additional behavioral context beyond the annotation, such as permanence, side effects, or undoing capabilities.

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 one sentence, 'Delete items by UUID.' Highly concise with no superfluous words or repetition of schema details.

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 one-parameter delete tool, the description is minimally adequate. It lacks explicit statement of what types of items are deletable and any prerequisites. However, an output schema exists, and the operation's simplicity reduces the need for extensive return-value descriptions.

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. It clarifies that item_ids are UUIDs, which is valuable. However, it does not explain how to obtain these UUIDs or what happens if an invalid UUID is provided.

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 verb 'Delete' and the resource 'items' (PCB items, implied by tool name) and specifies the identifier method 'by UUID'. It distinguishes from schematic delete tools via the 'pcb' prefix, but lacks explicit scope of which item types are affected.

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. It does not mention that this is for PCB items only, nor does it reference any related specific delete tools for schematic or other contexts.

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