delete_file_code

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the basic action without mentioning that deletion is permanent, how recursive deletion works, permissions needed, or failure behavior for non-empty directories. This is a significant gap for a destructive tool.

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 a single, concise sentence with no fluff. Every word is necessary, and it directly communicates the tool's function. This is appropriately sized for a simple deletion operation.

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?

Given no annotations and no output schema, the description should compensate with richer context. It fails to explain recursion implications, whether the operation is reversible, or how errors are returned. For a destructive tool, this level of detail is insufficient for an agent to safely invoke it without additional assumptions.

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 100%, with both 'path' and 'recursive' having descriptive docstrings. The tool description 'Delete a file or directory' adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already conveys, so it meets the baseline but does not enrich parameter understanding.

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 'a file or directory', making the tool's purpose unambiguous. It distinguishes this tool from sibling tools such as delete_lines_code (which deletes lines within a file) and create_file_code.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as delete_lines_code for line-level removal or move_file_code for relocation. There are no exclusions, preconditions, or explicit use-case context.

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