delete

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses the readwrite/readonly mode behavior, the warning flag for DELETE without WHERE, and the security requirement to use placeholders. These are significant behavioral traits beyond what the schema shows.

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 three sentences, each earning its place: core function, mode restriction, warning, and security guideline. No fluff or repetition.

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 deletion tool with output schema present, the description covers the essential aspects: return value (row count), mode availability, dangerous no-WHERE behavior, and parameter usage. It is sufficiently complete for an agent to use correctly.

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 0%, so the description must explain both parameters. It does so by clarifying that `query` is a DELETE statement with %s placeholders and `params` provides values, plus warns against concatenation. This adds substantial meaning beyond the basic schema type definitions.

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?

Clearly states it executes a DELETE statement and returns the affected row count. This distinguishes it from sibling tools select, insert, and update by specifying the exact SQL operation.

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?

Explains the tool is only available in 'readwrite' mode and rejected with PERMISSION_DENIED in 'readonly' mode, providing clear context for when it can be used. Does not explicitly compare to alternatives, but the purpose and mode restrictions give sufficient guidance.

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