jira_delete_link

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

Annotations already specify destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false. The description's 'Delete' is consistent but does not add behavioral context beyond what annotations provide.

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?

One sentence, no wasted words, front-loaded with the verb and resource. Highly concise.

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 destructive tool with one parameter, annotations, and output schema, the description is adequate. It lacks mention of irreversibility, but annotations cover that.

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 'link_id' is fully described in the schema; the description adds no additional meaning beyond referencing 'by its ID'.

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 action ('Delete') and the resource ('Jira issue link'), with a precise input ('by its ID'). It distinguishes itself from siblings like 'jira_create_link' and 'jira_delete_attachment'.

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 implicitly indicates usage for deleting a link, but provides no explicit guidance on when to use or avoid, nor mentions alternatives. The simplicity of the tool partially excuses this.

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