delete_task_dependency

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action ('remove') but offers no details on side effects, required permissions, reversibility, or impact on related tasks. The minimal description fails to inform the agent about the tool's behavior beyond the bare action.

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 concise sentence that is front-loaded and wastes no words. However, given the tool's complexity (5 parameters), it may be overly terse; but it earns its place without unnecessary verbosity.

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 tool with 5 parameters and no output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It does not clarify how to identify the specific dependency (using depends_on vs. dependency_of), the role of custom_task_ids, or the fallback behavior for team_id. A deletion tool requires unambiguous input specification, which is entirely missing.

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 does not mention any parameters, despite the schema having 5 parameters with only 40% description coverage. Items like 'depends_on' and 'dependency_of' are critical for identifying which dependency to remove, yet they are unexplained in both the schema and description. The description adds no value over the schema.

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 'Remove a dependency between tasks' is a specific verb+resource phrase that clearly states the tool's function. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like 'add_task_dependency' and 'delete_task_link', as those involve different actions or entities.

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 description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., delete_task_link) or any prerequisites. It lacks any context about scenarios where this tool is appropriate or not, leaving the agent without decision support.

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