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Delete a list

delete_list
Destructive

Deletes a list and its items (a list with items: two steps).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
listYes
siteYes
confirm_tokenNo

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
itemsNo
pagesNo
change_idNo
agent_messageNo
confirm_tokenNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changed
    • addedOutput schema / properties / agent_message
      Added value: +{
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / change_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / items
      Added value: +{
      +  "type": "number"
      +}
    • addedOutput schema / properties / pages
      Added value: +{
      +  "type": "array"
      +}
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / list / description
      Removed value: -"List name"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "properties": {
      +    "confirm_token": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. Changed1 schema field changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / confirm_token / description
      Removed value: -"From the first call"
  4. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / confirm_token / description
      Previous value: -"From the first call: approval status"New value: +"From the first call"
    • removedInput schema / properties / site / description
      Removed value: -"Site name"
  5. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / confirm_token / description
      Previous value: -"From the first call: re-call with it for the approval status"New value: +"From the first call: approval status"
    • changedInput schema / properties / site / description
      Previous value: -"Site name, e.g. brave-otter-4821"New value: +"Site name"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -{
      -  "additionalProperties": {},
      -  "properties": {
      -    "agent_message": {
      -      "type": "string"
      -    },
      -    "confirm_token": {
      -      "type": "string"
      -    },
      -    "error": {
      -      "description": "On failure (isError): {code, message}"
      -    }
      -  },
      -  "type": "object"
      -}New value: +null
  6. Added

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The annotations already mark this as destructive and non-idempotent. The description adds useful context that deleting a list also deletes its items, implying a cascade, but it does not explain the confirm_token, irreversibility, or required permissions.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

It is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted text. The parenthetical is awkward, but the core destructive action is stated immediately.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a destructive tool with an undocumented confirm_token and zero parameter descriptions, the description is too sparse. The output schema means return values need not be explained, but safety and parameter requirements are missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain any of the three parameters. It does not clarify what 'site' or 'list' should contain, and it completely omits the presence and purpose of 'confirm_token'.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a clear verb and resource: it deletes a list and its items. That distinguishes it from save_list and remove_list_items, though it does not explicitly name those alternatives.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus remove_list_items, undo_list_change, or save_list. The parenthetical '(a list with items: two steps)' is cryptic and does not clarify the usage 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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