delete_service

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 clearly states that deletion is irreversible, which is critical for a destructive operation. However, it does not describe any cascading effects, permissions required, or failure conditions, leaving some behavioral context undisclosed.

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 brief, front-loaded with the core action and the critical irreversibility warning. The Args block is slightly redundant with the schema, but it does not add meaningful bloat, so overall structure is efficient.

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 one-parameter delete operation, the description covers the essential action and risk. However, with no annotations and no output schema details relied upon, it leaves open questions about dependencies, authorization, and what constitutes a valid service id, making it only moderately 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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. The Args line says 'service_id: The service id to delete,' which adds almost nothing beyond the schema's 'Service Id' title and the tool's purpose. No format, source, or example is provided, so the parameter meaning remains shallow.

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 uses a specific verb ('Delete'), a clear resource ('a service from the catalog'), and the mechanism ('by id'). It is unambiguous and easily distinguished from sibling tools like create_service, update_service, and list_services.

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 vs alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites or cases where deletion should be avoided. The warning 'This cannot be undone' implies caution, but it does not explicitly direct the agent about when to choose this tool.

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