delete-task
Remove a task from the Todo.txt file using its numerical ID.
Instructions
Delete a task by its 1-based ID.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | Yes |
Remove a task from the Todo.txt file using its numerical ID.
Delete a task by its 1-based ID.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, and the description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as permanence of deletion, cascading effects, authentication needs, or return behavior. A destructive operation requires more 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?
Single sentence, eight words, no redundancy or extra information. Extremely concise and front-loaded.
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 one-parameter destructive tool with no output schema, the description covers the essential operation but lacks behavioral details like return value or side effects. Adequate for minimal viability.
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 description adds meaning by specifying '1-based ID' for taskId, which the schema (only 'number') does not provide. With 0% schema coverage, this partial compensation earns a 3.
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) and resource (task) with the specific identifier format (1-based ID), distinguishing it from sibling tools like update-task or complete-task.
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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites mentioned (e.g., task existence, associated data), and no when-not-to-use conditions.
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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