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delete_time_entry

Delete a time entry from Clockify by providing its entry ID. Optionally specify the workspace to ensure correct deletion.

Instructions

Delete a time entry

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
entry_idYes
workspace_idNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

The description lacks behavioral disclosure beyond the verb 'delete'. It does not address permanence, permissions, cascading effects, or other side effects. With no annotations, the description fails to convey important behavioral traits.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is too brief, consisting of a single sentence that lacks necessary detail. While front-loaded, it is not appropriately sized for the complexity of the tool and leaves key gaps.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the presence of an output schema and the destructive nature of the tool, the description is incomplete. It lacks context on prerequisites, side effects, and parameter usage, making it insufficient for effective selection and invocation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention or explain any parameters. The agent receives no guidance on what entry_id or workspace_id represent, their roles, or constraints.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Delete a time entry' is a tautology, restating the tool's name without adding any new information. It is clear but does not differentiate from sibling tools like delete_client or delete_project.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No usage guidelines are provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool versus alternatives such as update_time_entry or add_time_entry, nor does it mention any prerequisites or context.

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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