delete_widgets

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

Despite no annotations, the description discloses important behavioral traits: cascading deletion of children and that undo is not allowed. This helps the agent understand the destructive side effects. However, it does not mention authentication requirements or rate limits.

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 extremely concise, using two short sentences to convey the core action and key behavioral details. Every sentence provides value without extraneous information.

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 simple one-parameter tool, the description covers the essential behavioral traits (cascade, no undo). However, it lacks information on error handling, limits on batch size, or behavior for invalid IDs. Given no output schema, some additional context would improve completeness.

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?

The description only implies that widget_ids are the parameter for specifying which widgets to delete. It does not explain the format or source of widget IDs, leaving the agent to infer from the schema. With 0% schema coverage, more detail was expected.

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 explicitly states the tool deletes multiple widgets, specifying the resource (widgets) and the batch nature. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like delete_app or delete_custom_widget, which target different resources.

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 description indicates when to use this tool (for batch deletion of widgets) but does not provide guidance on when not to use it or compare with alternatives like delete_custom_widget. No explicit exclusions or prerequisites.

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