skylight_delete_list_items

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

The description only says 'Bulk-delete' without elaborating on behavioral traits such as irreversibility, permission requirements, or side effects. Since no annotations are provided, the description carries the full burden but adds minimal context beyond the operation name.

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 short sentence, which is concise but lacks detail. It is front-loaded with the key action, but every sentence should earn its place; this one is adequate but not maximally informative.

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 the tool is a delete operation with no annotations or output schema, the description is severely lacking. It does not mention return values, confirmation of deletion, error conditions, or pre-requisites (e.g., list existence, permissions). This leaves the agent with insufficient context for safe and correct invocation.

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 low (33%) with only item_ids described. The overall description does not explain listId or frameId parameters, leaving them undocumented. It does not add new meaning beyond what the schema provides for item_ids.

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 'Bulk-delete specific list items' clearly states the action (bulk-delete) and resource (list items). The term 'bulk' distinguishes it from the sibling tool skylight_delete_list_item (singular). However, it does not explicitly mention that deletion occurs within a specific list, though this is implied by the required listId parameter.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like skylight_delete_list_item (single delete), skylight_clear_list (delete all items), or skylight_delete_list (delete entire list). The agent has no explicit direction for selecting the appropriate tool.

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