Delete category

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

With no annotations, the description fully discloses critical behavioral traits: permanent deletion, non-deletion of articles, and the need for user confirmation. This goes beyond minimal disclosure and is highly transparent about 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?

Three concise sentences each add essential value: the action, the side effect, and the safety instruction. No fluff, and the most critical information (permanence) is front-loaded.

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 simple single-parameter delete tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, irreversibility, side effects on articles, and user confirmation. It is fully complete for an agent to invoke 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?

The input schema already describes the only parameter (category_id as UUID) with 100% coverage. The description adds no additional parameter semantics, but the schema is sufficient, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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: 'PERMANENTLY delete a category'. It distinguishes from siblings like delete_article by specifying the resource and emphasizing irreversibility. The behavior on articles is also clarified, making the purpose unambiguous.

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 clear context for use: it's irreversible and articles become uncategorized. It also instructs to 'Confirm with the user first', which is a safety guideline. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use or list alternatives, so it stops short of a 5.

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