app_store_version_phased_releases__delete

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true, and the description merely restates the delete action without adding context about consequences, irreversibility, auth requirements, or response behavior. No contradiction, but the description adds no behavioral information beyond the structured hints.

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 a single, front-loaded sentence followed by the endpoint path. It contains no filler or redundant information, making it highly scannable and appropriately sized for a simple delete operation.

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 one-parameter delete with strong annotations (destructive, idempotent) and no output schema, the description is nearly complete. The resource and endpoint are clear, and the annotations cover the destructive nature. It could add a note about permanent deletion or the empty response body, but these are minor gaps.

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 has 100% coverage: the only required parameter 'id' is described as 'ID from the matching list call.' The description itself adds no parameter-level detail, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate since the schema fully documents the parameter.

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 opens with 'Delete an App Store version phased release' — a direct, specific verb plus resource. It is unmistakably distinct from the sibling create/update/get tools for phased releases, and the endpoint path reinforces the exact operation.

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 intended use is implied by the verb 'delete' and the resource name, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance or mention of alternatives. With sibling tools like create/update, a note about when deletion is appropriate would improve the score.

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