monitors-delete_action
Delete a monitor action
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| actionId | Yes | ||
| monitorId | Yes |
Delete a monitor action
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| actionId | Yes | ||
| monitorId | Yes |
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 readOnlyHint=false, so the description does not need to restate that this is a write/destructive operation. However, the description adds no additional behavioral context beyond the resource scope ('a monitor action'), such as whether deletion is reversible or cascades.
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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word contributes to the purpose.
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?
The tool is simple: 2 UUID parameters, no output schema, and annotations covering destructive/idempotent semantics. The description is sufficient for an agent to understand the primary function, though it omits details about response codes or behavior when the action doesn't exist.
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 doesn't clarify that monitorId is the parent resource and actionId is the sub-resource. Parameter names are self-explanatory, but the description fails to compensate for the missing schema descriptions by explaining the relationship or any required preconditions.
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?
Description uses a specific verb and resource ('Delete a monitor action'), clearly distinguishing from siblings like monitors-delete (which deletes a whole monitor) and monitors-update_action. The phrasing ties directly to the tool's name and scope.
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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as monitors-delete or monitors-pause_action. It does not state prerequisites (e.g., that the monitor and action must exist) or mention any related cleanup.
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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