mcp_telnyx_delete_assistant

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions the return value but does not disclose that deletion is permanent/irreversible or that it may have side effects. The description does not contradict annotations, but it lacks important behavioral context.

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 compact, with the key action in one sentence and a standard Args/Returns block. It is well-structured and front-loaded, though the Args/Returns block adds little over the schema.

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?

Despite being simple, the tool lacks an output schema and annotations, so the description should compensate with details about deletion semantics. It provides only a vague 'deletion status' return and omits irreversibility or error conditions, leaving gaps for a destructive operation.

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 single parameter 'id' is fully described in the schema ('Assistant ID as string'), and the description repeats exactly that. No additional semantic information is added, but since schema coverage is 100%, the baseline of 3 applies.

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 'Delete an AI Assistant' with a specific verb and resource, distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_assistant, update_assistant, and get_assistant.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use or avoid the tool; the only guidance is the implied use case from the verb 'Delete'. It does not mention alternatives or prerequisites, so it is minimal.

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