Delete Post

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

Beyond the destructiveHint annotation, the description reveals that deletion only removes the record, not the actual platform content for already-published posts. It also discloses irreversibility, workspace access restriction, and the exact error message for unauthorized or missing posts.

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 concise yet comprehensive, organized logically from action to usage guidance to caveats to error handling. It packs necessary details without redundancy, making it easy to scan and understand.

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 destructive operation, the description covers all relevant context: what it does, when to use it, side effects on different post statuses, workspace restrictions, expected return value, and irreversibility. No important information 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?

The only parameter (id) is fully described in the input schema ('Post ID to delete, from list_posts or create_post'), so coverage is 100%. The tool description does not add additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides, keeping the score at the baseline for full 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 states a clear, specific action ('Delete a post record from AdaptlyPost by id') and distinguishes it from siblings by noting when to use update_post instead. It also clarifies the tool's scope (only DRAFT or SCHEDULED posts cancel publishing).

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?

Explicitly tells when to use this tool ('Use it to cancel a DRAFT or SCHEDULED post before it goes out') and when to prefer an alternative ('Prefer update_post to change a post instead of deleting and recreating it'). Also explains behavior for COMPLETED or PARTIAL_FAILURE posts, giving complete usage guidance.

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