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delete_user_book

Delete a book from your Hardcover library permanently. This action is irreversible.

Instructions

Remove a book from your library entirely. This cannot be undone.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
book_idNoHardcover book ID (will look up your library entry).
user_book_idNoDirectly specify user_book ID if known.
Behavior3/5

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

Discloses irreversibility ('cannot be undone'), which is critical behavioral info. However, lacks details on permissions, side effects (e.g., removal of associated data), given no annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Two sentences with no redundant information. Action and consequence are front-loaded, achieving maximum efficiency.

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?

Adequate for a simple tool with two parameters, but lacks comparison to siblings and more detailed behavioral context. Could explain when to use delete_user_book vs other delete/remove tools.

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 descriptions cover both parameters completely (100% coverage). The tool description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline of 3 applies.

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?

Clearly states action: 'Remove a book from your library entirely.' Distinct from sibling tools like delete_user_book_read or remove_book_from_list by specifying 'library' instead of a list or read record.

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. Does not mention differences from siblings such as delete_user_book_read or remove_book_from_list.

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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