remove_meal

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It states that the date remains as an unplanned slot after clearing, which is helpful. However, it does not mention if the operation is reversible, if it requires specific permissions, or what happens if the date does not exist in the plan.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the core action, and contains no superfluous information. Every word serves a purpose.

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 no output schema and no annotations, the description is incomplete for a tool with a single required parameter that likely expects a specific date format. It also does not clarify behavior for invalid or missing dates, leaving the agent uncertain about edge cases.

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 'date' lacks any format or example in the description. With 0% schema description coverage, the description should have specified the expected date format (e.g., ISO 8601) to ensure correct usage. This is a significant gap.

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 tool's function: clearing one day's meal from the current plan, leaving it unplanned. The verb 'clear' and resource 'one day of the current plan' are specific, and it distinguishes from siblings like 'swap_meal' or 'add_recipe' which modify or add rather than remove.

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 context hints ('eating out, skipping') suggesting when to use, but does not explicitly contrast with alternatives like 'swap_meal' or specify when not to use. The scenarios are implied rather than stated as guidance.

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