delete_reminder

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. 'Delete a reminder' only conveys that the action is destructive; it does not state whether deletion is permanent, whether there are side effects, what happens for a missing ID, or any authorization requirements.

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 one short declarative sentence with no unnecessary filler, and the core operation is immediately clear. It is appropriately concise, though it could have used the brevity to add useful behavioral context without losing clarity.

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 single-parameter deletion tool, the schema provides the essential invocation detail. However, with no annotations, no output schema, and no mention of success/error behavior or the relationship to complete_reminder, the description leaves moderate gaps in context.

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 input schema already documents the sole parameter as 'Reminder ID to delete' with 100% coverage. The description adds no extra semantic detail beyond the parameter's purpose, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 the exact action and object: 'Delete a reminder.' This is clear and unambiguous about what the tool does, but it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools such as complete_reminder or list_reminders, so it stops short of 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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention complete_reminder as the non-destructive option, nor does it state prerequisites such as the reminder existing or the user having permission to delete it.

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