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uc_function_delete

Destructive

Delete a function from Unity Catalog using its full name (catalog.schema.function) to remove it from the metastore.

Instructions

Delete a function (DELETE /api/2.1/unity-catalog/functions/{full_name}).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
full_nameYesFunction full name (catalog.schema.function)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already provide destructiveHint=true. The description only restates the REST endpoint, adding no extra behavioral context such as side effects, resource dependencies, or confirmation requirements. It does not contradict annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately brief for a simple delete operation, though could include a bit more context without excessive length.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the low complexity (one parameter, output schema exists, annotations for destructive behavior), the minimal description is adequate but lacks context like when to use it or what happens after deletion. It meets the minimum viable standard.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% for the single parameter full_name, with a clear description in the schema. The description does not add additional meaning beyond the schema's description, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

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 (a function), and uses the verb-noun pattern. It distinguishes from sibling tools like uc_function_create, uc_function_get, uc_function_list, and uc_function_update by specifying deletion.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 mention of prerequisites, error conditions, or irreversible nature (though annotations indicate destructiveHint). The agent is left without context for appropriate invocation.

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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