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delete_event

Deletes a calendar event using its ID and optional ETag for conflict detection. Confirm with the user before deletion.

Instructions

Delete a calendar event.

Confirm with the user before deleting. Pass the ETag from get_events to ensure you're deleting the right version.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
event_idYesEvent ID (UID) to delete
calendarNoCalendar name or ID where the event lives
etagNoETag for conflict detection (recommended but optional)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations provided, so description bears full burden. Discloses need for confirmation and ETag usage, but does not mention permanence of deletion or error responses.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two concise sentences: first states purpose, second adds usage instructions. No unnecessary words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Output schema exists, so return values not needed. Covers purpose, user confirmation, ETag usage. Lacks detail on failure scenarios, but adequate for a simple delete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, baseline 3. Description adds value by explaining ETag's purpose (conflict detection via get_events), enhancing parameter semantics.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states 'Delete a calendar event', specifying the verb and resource. Distinct from siblings like create_event or update_event.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly instructs to confirm with the user before deleting and to use ETag from get_events for version safety. Provides clear when-to and how-to guidance.

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

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