delete_column

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the core action 'delete a column' but provides no additional behavioral context such as irreversibility, data loss, permissions, or what happens with an invalid preview. This is a significant gap for a destructive operation.

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 states the essential information without any wasted words or redundant details.

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 single-parameter deletion tool with no output schema, the description is minimally adequate but lacks detail on the preview flow and the meaning of 'valid preview'. Given the sibling tools, an agent can infer the workflow, but the description alone doesn't fully contextualize the 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 schema has no description for previewId (0% coverage). The description adds some meaning by tying the parameter to the concept of a 'valid preview', but it doesn't explain how to obtain it or what 'valid' means, leaving the parameter only partially elaborated.

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 the resource (a column), and the phrase 'using a valid preview' distinguishes this from the sibling tool preview_delete_column, which is for previewing the delete.

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 implies the prerequisite of having a valid preview, which indicates when to use this tool (after a preview is created). It doesn't explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the context is clear enough given the sibling preview_delete_column.

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