delete_device_vap

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It says the VAP is deleted from the device DB and returns a deletion result, but it does not disclose irreversibility, permission needs, commit requirements, dependency checks (e.g., WTP profile assignment), or failure behavior.

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 short, front-loaded, and structured with Args/Returns. The 'Returns: Deletion result' line is vague and partly redundant because an output schema exists, but overall there is little waste.

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 purpose and all three parameters are documented, and the output schema covers return values. However, for a destructive delete operation with no annotations, the definition omits important operational context such as prerequisites, irreversibility, and whether changes require commit.

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 0%, so the description must compensate, and it does: it explains device as the managed device name, name as the VAP object to delete, and vdom as the VDOM with default 'root'. It could add format details for device, but otherwise all parameters are meaningfully documented.

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 states a specific verb and resource: deleting a wireless VAP from a device's device DB. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools such as create_device_vap and list_device_vaps.

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 intended action is implied by 'Delete a wireless VAP', but there is no explicit guidance on when to use this versus alternatives, prerequisites, or warnings before deletion. The agent must infer that this is the delete counterpart to create/list VAP tools.

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