claude_skills_clean

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

Despite no annotations, description discloses destructive filesystem mutation, preservation of real files, and cwd-relative operation. Lacks details on permissions or undo, but covers critical behavioral traits.

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?

Three sentences front-loading key action, then mutation warning, then usage guidance. No wasted words; every sentence adds value.

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?

Covers core behavior and links to similar tools, but lacks description of output/return values (no output schema) and error conditions. Could be more complete for a mutation tool.

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 coverage is 100% and descriptions are provided in schema. Description adds no parameter-specific information, so baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

Description clearly states it removes skill symlinks and managed exclude block, explicitly the inverse of claude_skills_sync. Verb 'Remove' and resources are specific. Distinguishes from siblings by naming them.

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?

Explicitly advises using claude_skills_status first to preview removal, and frames this as the inverse of claude_skills_sync. Also warns about filesystem mutation, providing clear context for when to use.

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