Delete a customer

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

Annotations already mark this tool as destructive and idempotent. The description adds value by specifying it's a soft-delete and explaining the impact on existing bookings, which is beyond the annotation hints and helps the agent understand side effects.

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 short, with two sentences. The first sentence is repetitive of the title, which could be omitted, but overall it is efficiently structured without unnecessary detail.

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 description covers the core behavior (soft-delete) but does not explain return values, error cases, or requirements like permissions. With no output schema, more detail on expected outcomes would improve completeness.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already describes the parameter (id). The description does not add any meaning beyond what the schema provides for the parameter itself, achieving only the baseline for high coverage.

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 (customer), and explicitly mentions it's a soft-delete, which distinguishes it from a hard delete. It also contrasts with sibling tools like createCustomer and updateCustomer.

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 implies usage for removing a customer, and the soft-delete behavior provides context. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or when to prefer alternatives, such as updateCustomer.

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