nodes.delete
Remove a node from a workflow in Circuitry's visual platform to manage and streamline diagram structure.
Instructions
Delete a node from the workflow.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes | ID of the node to delete |
Remove a node from a workflow in Circuitry's visual platform to manage and streamline diagram structure.
Delete a node from the workflow.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes | ID of the node to delete |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. While 'Delete' implies a destructive mutation, the description doesn't disclose whether deletion is permanent/reversible, what happens to connected edges, whether permissions are required, or what the response looks like. For a destructive operation with zero annotation coverage, this is inadequate.
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 zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a simple operation and front-loads the essential information. Every word earns its place.
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 destructive deletion tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'delete' entails in this context, what happens to workflow structure, whether there are confirmation steps, or what the tool returns. Given the complexity of workflow systems and the lack of structured safety information, more behavioral context is needed.
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 schema already documents the single 'nodeId' parameter. The description doesn't add any additional context about parameter meaning, format, or constraints beyond what the schema provides. The baseline of 3 is appropriate when the schema handles parameter documentation.
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 the action ('Delete') and resource ('a node from the workflow'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like 'nodes.delete' vs 'nodes.add' or 'edges.delete', but the verb+resource combination is specific enough for basic understanding.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With many sibling tools like 'nodes.add', 'nodes.update', 'edges.delete', and 'layout.delete', there's no indication of prerequisites, consequences, or appropriate contexts for node deletion versus other deletion operations.
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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