Permanently delete a persistent Linux machine AND its disk. This cannot be undone — use scalix_computer_stop if you may want the files back.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Machine id |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true, but the description adds meaningful context: 'AND its disk' and 'This cannot be undone' emphasize irreversibility beyond the annotation's simple flags. It does not contradict annotations.
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?
Two sentences provide the core action, consequence, and alternative without any filler. The first sentence leads with the action and the second explains irreversibility and offers a safer alternative. Efficient and well-structured.
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, well-annotated delete operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description fully covers the essential behavioral aspects: what is deleted, that it's permanent, and when to use a safer alternative. No additional context is needed.
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 description coverage is 100% ('id: Machine id'), so the schema already documents the only parameter. The description adds no extra parameter meaning, which is acceptable given the schema's completeness. Baseline 3 is appropriate.
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 uses a specific verb ('Permanently delete') and resource ('persistent Linux machine AND its disk'), clearly stating the action and scope. It distinguishes itself from stop by emphasizing that this action is irreversible.
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?
Explicitly provides when to use the tool ('Permanently delete... if you may want the files back, use scalix_computer_stop'). This clearly directs the agent to an alternative for non-destructive scenarios, satisfying the 'when/when-not' requirement.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Tools are grouped by service prefix and generally target distinct resources/actions. A few execution surfaces could be confused (sandbox_run vs computer_exec vs fn_invoke; build_create vs fn_deploy vs run_deploy), and storage_list is overloaded for both buckets and objects, but descriptions clarify the boundaries well.
The scalix_ prefix plus snake_case is used throughout, and most tools follow <service>_<verb>_<noun>. Minor deviations like scalix_search, scalix_status, and scalix_usage omit a service-domain qualifier, but the overall pattern is predictable and easy to navigate.
53 tools is a very large surface. While the server covers a broad multi-service cloud platform, the count falls well beyond the 25+ threshold and will likely feel overwhelming; many service areas could reasonably be split into separate servers or trimmed.
Several service lifecycles have obvious gaps: the KV store has get/list/set but no delete, storage has upload/download/list but no delete for objects or buckets, functions have deploy/list/invoke but no delete/update, and cron has create but no list/delete. These missing operations create dead ends for agents managing common resources.
