delete_import_template
Delete an import template by its numeric ID.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Import template ID |
Delete an import template by its numeric ID.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Import template ID |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It fails to say whether the deletion is permanent or reversible, whether it requires special permissions, whether it affects dependent schedules/uploads, or what happens on a non-existent ID. For a destructive mutation tool, that is a substantial gap.
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 short sentence with the verb and resource front-loaded and zero wasted words. It is appropriately sized for a one-parameter tool, though it is terse to the point of omitting useful caveats.
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 one-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers the basic operation adequately. However, as an unannotated destructive operation it should disclose irreversibility or side effects, which it does not.
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 coverage is 100% for a single 'id' parameter, so the schema already documents the input. The description adds only the mild clarification that the ID is numeric and identifies an import template, which is marginal value beyond the schema 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?
States a specific verb (delete) and resource (import template) plus the identifier form ('by its numeric ID'), so the agent knows exactly what the tool operates on. It does not name or distinguish itself from any sibling such as list_import_templates, but the purpose is unambiguous on its own.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no warning about consequences of deletion. The agent must infer everything about appropriateness and timing from the name alone.
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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