Delete intake

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

Discloses destructive nature, consistent with destructiveHint=true. Adds the autonomy restriction beyond annotations, which is critical for safe usage. No contradictions. Slightly less credit because annotations already cover safety profile.

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?

Two concise sentences: first states purpose, second gives usage constraint. No extraneous text, front-loaded, and every sentence 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?

Covers core function and critical autonomy restriction. Lacks details on reversibility or side effects, but for a simple delete operation with annotations (destructive, idempotent) this is adequate. Complete enough for safe 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?

Adds minimal meaning beyond schema: mentions 'by id' for the required parameter, but does not cover 'response_format'. Schema coverage is 0%, so description partially compensates but leaves parameter documentation incomplete.

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?

Clearly states 'Delete a local intake entry by id.' Verb, resource, and method are explicit. Distinguishes from sibling tools like nourish_update_intake or nourish_log_intake by specifying deletion.

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?

Explicitly states 'requires explicit user intent — agents must not call this autonomously.' Provides clear when-not-to-use context and a strong gating condition, leaving no ambiguity about appropriate invocation.

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