delete_comment

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

The description discloses a destructive action (Delete) but fails to specify traits such as permanence, cascading effects (e.g., removing reactions), required authentication, or error handling. With no annotations, the description should provide more behavioral detail, but it is insufficient.

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, efficient sentence that conveys the core purpose without extraneous words. However, it could be improved by including essential behavioral details without sacrificing conciseness.

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 destructive tool with no annotations or output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks information about return values, success/failure indications, permissions, and side effects. While the tool is simple, more context is needed for safe usage.

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 does not add meaning beyond the input schema. The sole parameter 'id' is described in the schema as 'Comment ID to delete', but the tool description offers no additional context (e.g., how to obtain the ID). Given the low schema description coverage (0%), the description should compensate, but it does not.

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 states the verb (Delete) and resource (comment) with the context 'from Metabase'. It is specific and distinguishable from sibling tools like create_comment or update_comment, though it does not elaborate on what types of comments (e.g., on dashboards or cards) it applies to.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as delete_alert_subscription or delete_card. It does not specify prerequisites (e.g., user permissions, existence of comment) or mention if there are related tools for managing comments.

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