preview_delete_column

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'Preview deleting' without explaining what a preview entails (e.g., dry-run result, impact assessment, permission requirements). This is nearly a restatement of the tool name and fails to convey meaningful 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 a single concise sentence with no wasted words, but it is under-specified. It is not verbose, but it misses the opportunity to provide useful details. Conciseness alone earns a good score, but the lack of content prevents a perfect score.

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?

Given the tool has only two parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is far from complete. It does not explain what 'preview' means, what the parameters refer to beyond their names, or what output to expect. The tool is part of a large family of preview/apply/delete siblings, and the description gives no contextual guidance for correct selection or usage.

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 provides no additional meaning for the parameters columnId and listId, and the input schema has 0% description coverage. While the parameter names are somewhat self-explanatory, the description does not compensate for the lack of schema documentation, and the schema itself contains a suspicious $ref for listId that goes unclarified.

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 'Preview deleting a SharePoint list column' clearly states the verb (preview deleting), the resource (SharePoint list column), and differentiates from the sibling delete_column tool by indicating this is a preview action. It is specific and unambiguous.

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 word 'preview' implies this should be used to check the outcome of a deletion before actually executing it, but the description does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like delete_column or preview_delete_item. Usage is implied rather than explained.

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