indexing-remove-search-index-item-by-path

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It indicates a destructive action ('Removes') but lacks details on permissions required, whether the removal is reversible, rate limits, or error handling. The mention of wildcard filtering adds some context, but overall behavioral traits are insufficiently covered for a mutation tool.

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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action and includes a useful detail about wildcard filtering. It avoids redundancy and wastes no words, though it could be slightly more structured for clarity.

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 no annotations and no output schema, the description is moderately complete but has gaps. It covers the basic action and a feature detail, but for a destructive tool, it lacks information on prerequisites, consequences, or response format. The schema coverage helps, but overall completeness is adequate with room for improvement.

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%, so the schema fully documents both parameters ('path' and 'indexName'). The description adds minimal value by implying wildcard support for 'indexName', but does not elaborate on syntax or examples. Baseline 3 is appropriate as the schema handles parameter documentation effectively.

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 clearly states the action ('Removes') and target ('the item with the specified path from the search index'), making the purpose specific and understandable. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like 'indexing-remove-search-index-item-by-id' by specifying removal by path rather than ID, but does not explicitly compare to other removal tools in the list.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as 'indexing-remove-search-index-item-by-id' or other removal tools in the sibling list. It mentions wildcard filtering for the index name, but this is a feature detail rather than usage context or exclusions.

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