sqs_delete_queue
Delete an SQS queue from LocalStack by name to free up resources during local development and testing.
Instructions
Delete an SQS queue from LocalStack
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| queueName | Yes | Queue name |
Delete an SQS queue from LocalStack by name to free up resources during local development and testing.
Delete an SQS queue from LocalStack
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| queueName | Yes | Queue name |
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 only states the delete action without disclosing that deletion is permanent, produces no output, or fails for non-existent queues. This lacks behavioral context beyond the obvious mutation.
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?
Single sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, zero wasted words. It follows a clear 'action + object + context' structure and is easy to scan.
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 operation, the description is minimally sufficient, but lacks any note about permanence or consequences. With no annotations and no output schema, a brief statement about irreversible deletion would make it more complete.
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 only parameter queueName is fully documented in the schema with description 'Queue name' (100% coverage). The description adds no additional parameter meaning, so baseline 3 is appropriate.
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 the action ('Delete'), the resource ('SQS queue'), and the scope ('from LocalStack'), making it distinct from sibling tools like sqs_purge_queue or sqs_delete_message. This is a specific verb+resource construction with no ambiguity.
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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention sqs_purge_queue or sqs_delete_message, nor does it state prerequisites such as the queue needing to be empty or the operation being irreversible.
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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