delete_widget

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full responsibility for behavioral transparency, but it only restates the delete action. It does not disclose whether deletion is permanent, whether it has side effects on other widgets or pages, whether permissions are required, or what happens to dependent data.

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 clear sentence with no filler. The verb and object are front-loaded, and every word contributes meaning.

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?

Adequate for a simple two-parameter operation, but gaps remain: no mention of irreversibility, side effects, permissions, or the page-vs-dashboard GUID distinction. Without annotations or an output schema, a bit more context would make it safer for an autonomous agent.

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%, so the parameters are already documented. The description adds no extra parameter details; the phrase 'from a dashboard' maps loosely to page_guid but does not clarify the relationship between dashboard pages and page_guid.

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 a specific action and object: delete a widget from a dashboard. It is not a tautology and is distinct enough from delete_dashboard because the target is a widget, not a dashboard. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from related siblings like update_widget or get_dashboard_widgets, which keeps it from a 5.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that deleting an entire dashboard should use delete_dashboard, or that modifying a widget should use update_widget. The correct usage context is left entirely to inference.

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