Remove Skills Directory

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that: it never says whether the skills inside the directory are unloaded, what happens if the path is not registered, or whether a confirmation/failure response is returned.

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?

One short sentence, front-loaded with the action, with no filler or redundancy. It is efficient, though its brevity reflects missing guidance rather than disciplined editing.

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?

An output schema exists so return values need not be described, and annotations cover safety semantics. However, for a destructive config mutation with sibling tools, the definition omits any operational caveats (state of existing skills, error cases), leaving it merely minimal rather than complete.

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 100% and there is a single required parameter with a clear schema description ('Absolute path to the skills directory to remove'). The description adds no format or validation detail, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb ('Remove') and resource ('skills directory from the configuration'), which is enough to distinguish it from the inverse 'add-directory' sibling. It does not explicitly name or contrast with any sibling, but the lexical clarity is high.

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?

There is no statement of when to use this tool versus 'skill-config-add-directory', no prerequisites (e.g., whether the directory must currently be registered), and no warnings about the effect on already-loaded skills. Usage is only implied by the verb.

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