neuron_monitor_remove

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Remove' signals a destructive operation, but the description does not state whether the removal is permanent, whether it has side effects on alerts or watches, whether it is idempotent, or how errors such as a missing monitor ID are handled.

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?

This is a single, focused sentence with no filler. It is appropriately terse for a one-parameter tool and front-loads the core action and target resource.

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?

The tool is simple and its one parameter is fully documented, so the description is minimally viable. However, with no annotations and no output schema, an agent is left without information about return behavior, failure modes, or side effects, which would be useful for a destructive operation.

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%, and the single parameter monitor_id is already fully documented in the schema. The description's 'by ID' phrasing merely restates the parameter without adding semantic detail such as format, source, or validation requirements.

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 a specific verb ('Remove') and resource ('monitor') with an explicit identifier ('by ID'), making the tool's function immediately clear and distinct from sibling monitor tools like create, list, check, or alerts.

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 intended use is implied: call this when you have a monitor ID and want to delete that monitor. However, there is no explicit guidance about when not to use it, what happens to related resources, or how it differs from other monitor lifecycle tools.

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