Delete time entry
delete_time_entryRemoves one of your time entries for good.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entry_id | Yes | From timesheet. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| deleted | Yes | Always true. |
delete_time_entryRemoves one of your time entries for good.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entry_id | Yes | From timesheet. |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| deleted | Yes | Always true. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true, so the safety profile is covered structurally. "For good" adds a modest irreversibility nuance beyond that, but the description says nothing about auth requirements, cascade effects, or whether the deletion can be recovered.
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, front-loaded sentence with the destructive verb first and no wasted preamble. The colloquial "for good" is a small stylistic cost but it does double duty as a permanence signal.
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?
An output schema exists and the lone parameter is fully documented, so return-value and parameter explanations are not owed. However, for a permanently destructive tool sitting beside edit_time_entry, the absence of any routing guidance leaves a real gap an agent could get wrong.
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% for the single entry_id parameter ("From timesheet."), so the schema carries the parameter burden. The description adds no format, provenance, or constraint detail beyond it, making 3 the correct 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 ("Removes") and resource ("one of your time entries"), so the action is unambiguous. It does not name the coexisting sibling edit_time_entry, which is the obvious alternative an agent might need to consider, so it stops short of full sibling differentiation.
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 statement of when to use this versus edit_time_entry, no prerequisites, and no conditions or exclusions. The agent gets the what but nothing about the surrounding decision context.
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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