hard_delete_collection

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

Discloses destructive nature and irreversibility, which is critical. With no annotations, description carries full burden. However, it omits potential cascading effects (e.g., deletion of nested items) and authorization requirements, so it's only partially transparent.

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?

Extremely concise: a single sentence with 10 words. No redundancy or extraneous information. Every word earns its place.

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?

Given the destructive nature and lack of output schema, the description covers the core action and irreversibility. However, it misses important context like whether deletion cascades to sub-collections or items, and it does not specify the difference from the soft-delete sibling. More detail 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 single parameter 'id' has a description in the schema ('Collection ID to permanently delete'), so schema coverage is high. The tool description does not add additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, meeting baseline.

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?

Clearly states 'Permanently delete a collection' with specific verb and resource. The 'cannot be undone' adds permanence. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling 'delete_collection', which might be a soft delete, leaving ambiguity.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. The sibling list includes 'delete_collection', but no comparison or when-not-to-use advice is provided. The description implies irreversible action, but lacks explicit usage context.

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