drive_delete_reply

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

The description only states the action without disclosing side effects, required permissions, or behavior on missing resources. With no annotations, the description should provide more detail about the operation's impact.

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, minimal sentence. It is not verbose but also provides no additional useful context beyond the basic action.

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?

For a delete operation with no output schema or annotations, the description lacks context on prerequisites, permissions, and error scenarios. It does not differentiate from similar operations listed in sibling tools.

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% with clear parameter descriptions. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already provides, meeting the baseline expectation.

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 specifies the action ('Delete'), the resource ('a reply to a comment'), and the location ('on a Google Drive file'). It directly distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like drive_delete_comment or drive_create_reply by specifying 'reply'.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., drive_delete_comment for deleting comments, or drive_update_reply for modifying a reply). No prerequisites or conditions are mentioned.

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