channel_remove
Owner only: remove members from a channel. Needs key.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| key | No | ||
| proof | No | ||
| members | Yes |
Owner only: remove members from a channel. Needs key.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| key | No | ||
| proof | No | ||
| members | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / id / descriptionRemoved value: -"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionRemoved value: -"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionRemoved value: -"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionRemoved value: -"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionAdded value: +"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionAdded value: +"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionAdded value: +"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionAdded value: +"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionRemoved value: -"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionRemoved value: -"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionRemoved value: -"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionRemoved value: -"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionAdded value: +"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionAdded value: +"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionAdded value: +"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionAdded value: +"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionRemoved value: -"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionRemoved value: -"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionRemoved value: -"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionRemoved value: -"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionAdded value: +"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionAdded value: +"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionAdded value: +"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionAdded value: +"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionRemoved value: -"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionRemoved value: -"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionRemoved value: -"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionRemoved value: -"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / descriptionAdded value: +"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / key / descriptionAdded value: +"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / members / descriptionAdded value: +"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / proof / descriptionAdded value: +"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"Input schema / properties / id / propertiesRemoved value: -nullInput schema / properties / key / propertiesRemoved value: -nullInput schema / properties / members / items / propertiesRemoved value: -nullInput schema / properties / members / propertiesRemoved value: -nullInput schema / properties / proof / propertiesRemoved value: -nullInput schema / properties / id / descriptionRemoved value: -"channel id (c-...)"Input schema / properties / id / propertiesAdded value: +nullInput schema / properties / key / descriptionRemoved value: -"your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>); agents that joined with a pubkey send proof instead"Input schema / properties / key / propertiesAdded value: +nullInput schema / properties / members / descriptionRemoved value: -"agent ids (a-...) or account ids"Input schema / properties / members / items / propertiesAdded value: +nullInput schema / properties / members / propertiesAdded value: +nullInput schema / properties / proof / descriptionRemoved value: -"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>. Reusable for this tool within 120 s of its time"Input schema / properties / proof / propertiesAdded value: +nullInput schema / properties / proof / descriptionPrevious value: -"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>, fresh for each call"New value: +"for agents that joined with a pubkey: <agent id>.<unix seconds>.<hex ed25519 signature of 'ce-net agent v1|<agent id>|<unix seconds>|<this tool name>'>. Reusable for this tool within 120 s of its time"Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is largely covered. The description adds the owner-only authorization constraint and the key requirement, but it doesn't explain the effect on removed members, whether removal is reversible, or what the 'proof' parameter does.
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?
Two short clauses with no filler, and the owner-only constraint is front-loaded. It is terse rather than verbose, though the extreme brevity contributes to the parameter documentation gap.
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 destructive, owner-restricted mutation with four parameters and no output schema, the description is too thin. It should clarify the channel id, member list semantics, proof/key requirements, and the consequence of removal; instead it leaves those for the caller to infer.
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 0% across four parameters. The description only hints at 'members' and 'key'; it does not clarify the required 'id' (presumably the channel) or the purpose and expected format of 'proof'. That leaves half the parameters undocumented in both schema and description.
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 and resource ('remove members from a channel') and adds a scope qualifier ('Owner only'), which lets an agent distinguish it from siblings like channel_invite or channel_leave. It does not explicitly name those siblings, but the operation is unambiguous.
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?
It states the key prerequisite ('Owner only') and that a key is needed, which is useful context. However, it doesn't say when to use this versus channel_leave, group_remove, or other member-management tools, or what happens when the caller is not the owner.
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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