Delete 404 host

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

The description implies a destructive action (delete) but does not disclose consequences (e.g., permanent deletion, cascading effects, required permissions). With no annotations, the description should carry the full burden, but it fails to provide behavioral context 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 short sentence, which is concise but overly minimal. While it avoids verbosity, it sacrifices essential details. It is appropriately sized for a simple operation but lacks structure (e.g., not front-loaded with critical info).

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 performs deletion with one parameter and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It omits critical context like id source, id validation, deletion confirmation, or error conditions. The agent lacks sufficient information to safely invoke the tool.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention the required 'id' parameter or its meaning. The agent receives no guidance on what 'id' represents or how to obtain it, making parameter usage unclear.

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 'Delete a 404 host' clearly states the action (delete) and the resource (a 404 host). However, it does not clarify the relationship between '404 host' and the sibling term 'dead_host', causing slight ambiguity. It is specific enough but lacks sibling differentiation.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like npm_disable_dead_host or npm_update_dead_host. The description does not provide prerequisites, scenarios, or exclusions, 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.