delete_items_by_id

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

The description merely repeats the destructive intent already captured by the destructiveHint=true annotation and readOnlyHint=false. It adds no additional behavioral context such as whether deletion is permanent, cascades to related resources, or requires specific permissions.

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 compact and front-loaded with the core operation and endpoint. It avoids unnecessary prose, though the 'id: Path parameter' line is largely redundant with the endpoint URL.

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?

The tool is simple and annotations plus output schema cover some context, but the description still omits important operational details like deletion consequences, idempotent behavior beyond the hint, and any relationship to sibling bulk-delete or file-specific delete tools. It is minimally viable but not 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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description does add some value by labeling id as a path parameter and explaining that the body expects fields discoverable via GET or /schema. However, it does not describe the id's meaning, format, or the body's actual contents, relying on an external lookup.

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 'Delete api items' and provides the specific DELETE /api/items/{id} endpoint, making the verb and resource unambiguous. However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from sibling delete tools like delete_items_by_id_cover or delete_items_by_id_file_by_fileid.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus any of the many sibling delete tools. The only directive is to read the matching GET or /schema endpoint for the body payload, which pertains to parameter preparation, not tool selection.

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