delete_release

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavior disclosure. It does reveal one important behavioral trait—deleting the release leaves the tag intact—which prevents a common misconception. Still, it omits other behavioral details like irreversibility, permission requirements, or effects on release assets, so it is 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?

The description is a single sentence with the action front-loaded and the key exception neatly enclosed in parentheses. Every word earns its place, with no filler, redundancy, or unnecessary detail.

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 2-parameter delete operation with no output schema or nested objects, the description plus the schema provides everything an agent needs: the target resource, the required tag_name, the optional project_id, and the important boundary that the tag is preserved. No additional complexity demands more detail.

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%, with both tag_name and project_id already explained in the input schema. The description adds no additional parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline score of 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 ('Delete') and a specific resource ('a release from a GitLab project'), and adds a clarifying boundary: '(does not delete the associated tag)'. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling release operations like create_release, update_release, and get_release, as well as other delete tools such as delete_wiki_page.

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 parenthetical 'does not delete the associated tag' provides explicit context for when this tool is appropriate: when the release must be removed but the tag should remain. However, it does not explicitly name alternative tools or state 'use X instead when...', so it falls short of full routing guidance.

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