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remove_property

Remove a frontmatter property from a note by specifying its name, with optional file or path.

Instructions

Remove a frontmatter property name from a note.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
fileNo
pathNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Without annotations, the description carries the full burden. It only states the action but does not disclose side effects (e.g., whether the note file is modified), error conditions (e.g., property not found), or required permissions. The output schema exists but is not described.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single sentence that directly states the tool's purpose with minimal verbosity. The description is front-loaded and contains no extraneous information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite its simplicity, the description omits necessary context: how to identify the note (file/path), expected return value (output schema exists but not described), and any prerequisites or error handling. The agent may fail to use the tool correctly without additional information.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It explains the 'name' parameter (the property to remove) but provides no context for 'file' or 'path', which are critical for identifying the target note. The agent cannot infer how to specify the note correctly.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action (remove) and resource (frontmatter property), distinguishing it from sibling tools like set_property and read_property. However, it does not mention how the note is identified, leaving ambiguity about the file/path parameters.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not contrast with set_property or other siblings, leaving the agent without decision-support.

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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