Dismiss one notification

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

The description says 'Remove' and 'This is not undoable,' both implying permanent deletion of a resource. The destructiveHint annotation is false, which signals a non-destructive operation. This is a direct safety-signal contradiction, so the description fails the behavioral transparency check.

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?

Two compact sentences with no filler. The operation is stated first, followed immediately by the important irreversibility warning.

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?

For a simple dismiss action, the core effect and irreversibility are present, but the description does not clarify what id should contain or what happens on repeated dismissal, especially with idempotentHint false. The conflicting destructiveHint annotation further undermines completeness.

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 only 50%: account is documented in the schema, but the required id has no description and the tool description never states that id is the notification to dismiss. The description adds no parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

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 uses a specific verb ('Remove') with a specific resource ('a single notification from the list'). The word 'single' distinguishes it from clear_notifications, and the focus on one notification clearly separates it from read-oriented notification tools.

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?

It clearly indicates this tool is for dismissing one notification at a time, giving an agent a direct condition for use. It does not explicitly name clear_notifications as the alternative for bulk removal, so it stops short of full alternative routing.

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