delete_node
Delete a Figma node by providing its node ID. Remove unwanted elements from your design.
Instructions
Delete a node from Figma
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes | The ID of the node to delete |
Delete a Figma node by providing its node ID. Remove unwanted elements from your design.
Delete a node from Figma
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes | The ID of the node to delete |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, and the description does not disclose any behavioral details beyond the fact of deletion. It omits information about irreversibility, side effects on children, permissions needed, or what happens on success/failure.
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 (one sentence). It earns its place but could be more informative without sacrificing brevity.
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?
With no output schema and minimal description, the tool lacks completeness. It doesn't explain what the tool returns, error handling, or any post-deletion behavior, making it insufficient for a destructive action.
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 covers 100% of the single parameter (nodeId) with a clear description. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already provides, so score is at 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?
The description 'Delete a node from Figma' clearly states the verb (delete) and resource (Figma node). It is straightforward and the name itself distinguishes it from the sibling 'delete_multiple_nodes', though explicit differentiation would improve it.
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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'delete_multiple_nodes'. No prerequisites, conditions, or context for when deletion is appropriate are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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