delete_silence

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

Description indicates the operation is mutating ('delete / expire'), but lacks details on side effects, authorization needs, or error handling. Given no annotations, it provides basic transparency.

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?

Description is very concise: a one-line summary followed by an Args section and Returns. No unnecessary words, and the structure is front-loaded with the core purpose.

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 delete operation with two required parameters and no annotations, the description is adequate. It explains the action and parameters, and the output schema provides return info.

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?

Description adds meaning by stating 'ID of the silence to delete' and 'Cluster where the silence exists', which goes beyond the schema's parameter names. However, no additional format or constraints are provided.

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?

Description clearly states 'Delete (expire) an existing silence', specifying the verb (delete) and resource (silence), and distinguishes itself from siblings like 'create_silence' and 'list_silences'.

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?

Description implies usage when a silence needs to be removed, but no explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives or prerequisites. It's straightforward for a delete operation.

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