Delete a DNS zone record
deleteDnsZoneRecordDelete a DNS zone record - Delete a DNZ Zone's record
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| recordId | Yes | ||
| zoneName | Yes | ||
| x-trace-id | No | ||
| x-request-id | Yes |
deleteDnsZoneRecordDelete a DNS zone record - Delete a DNZ Zone's record
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| recordId | Yes | ||
| zoneName | Yes | ||
| x-trace-id | No | ||
| x-request-id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / x-hapi-auth-stateRemoved value: -{
- "type": "string"
-}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, so the destructive nature is known. The description adds no extra behavioral context such as irreversibility or cascading effects, but it does not contradict the annotations. Minimal additional value is provided.
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 short but redundant, repeating the same idea twice with the second phrase containing a typo. It is not efficiently structured and wastes the space with an unclear paraphrase.
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?
This is a destructive tool with no output schema, no parameter descriptions, and no usage context. The description fails to mention what identifiers are needed, what the consequences are, or how it differs from related delete operations. It is severely under-specified.
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 0%, and the description provides no explanation of the required parameters (recordId, zoneName, x-request-id). The agent is left without any semantic grounding for how to invoke the tool correctly.
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 states a clear action (Delete) and resource (DNS zone record), which is specific. It is essentially a restatement of the title, but it does distinguish from deleting a whole zone or a bulk operation. The typo 'DNZ' slightly detracts but does not obscure meaning.
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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as bulkDeleteDnsZoneRecords or updateDnsZoneRecord. It simply repeats the function without indicating context, prerequisites, or exclusions.
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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