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Acknowledge an alert

vs_alerts_acknowledge
Idempotent

Acknowledge an alert by id (an alert-rule alert; canAcknowledge in the alert list). The acknowledgement is recorded against the account that authorised this connection.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "id": "<id>"
    },
    "name": "vs_alerts_acknowledge"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesAlert id.
noteNoOptional acknowledgement note (visible in alert history).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare this is a non-read-only, idempotent, non-destructive mutation. The description adds real value beyond them by saying the acknowledgement is recorded against the account that authorised the connection, which tells the agent results are attributed to the caller's identity.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Two short sentences with no filler, and the action plus target qualifier is front-loaded ahead of the attribution detail.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a two-parameter idempotent mutation with a full schema and complete annotation coverage, this covers most of what an agent needs. It leaves unstated the effect on alerting or history after acknowledgement and whether an already-acknowledged alert errors, which would help but is a minor gap.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100% and the note parameter's visibility and optionality are fully documented in the schema. The description adds only the constraint that the id must refer to an acknowledgeable alert-rule alert, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: acknowledge an alert by id. It also scopes the target as 'an alert-rule alert' that must be acknowledgeable, which separates it from alert rules tools and from vs_alerts_resolve, though it never names resolve explicitly.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The parenthetical '(an alert-rule alert; canAcknowledge in the alert list)' implies a precondition and a path for discovering valid ids, which is useful. But it gives no explicit when-not guidance and does not distinguish acknowledging from resolving an alert, the closest sibling action.

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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