delete_webhook
Permanently remove an outbound webhook; events stop being delivered to its URL. Confirm with the user first.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| webhook_id | Yes | Webhook UUID — from list_webhooks. |
Permanently remove an outbound webhook; events stop being delivered to its URL. Confirm with the user first.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| webhook_id | Yes | Webhook UUID — from list_webhooks. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and readOnlyHint=false. The description adds value beyond them by stating the permanence and the concrete effect (event delivery ceases), which clarifies what is actually destroyed. It still does not say whether the deletion can be undone or what auth/scope is required.
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 the destructive scope front-loaded and the safety instruction trailing; every word earns its place with no filler.
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 single-parameter destructive tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, consequence, and the required confirmation step. Nothing an agent needs in order to call it safely is missing.
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?
Only one parameter, and the schema already documents it fully at 100% coverage, including its source ('from list_webhooks'). The description adds no syntax or format detail beyond that, so the baseline of 3 applies.
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 and resource ('Permanently remove an outbound webhook') plus the operational consequence ('events stop being delivered to its URL'). The word 'permanently' implicitly distinguishes it from update_webhook, which modifies rather than removes.
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?
Gives an explicit precondition ('Confirm with the user first'), which is exactly the kind of guidance a destructive tool needs. It does not, however, name an alternative such as update_webhook for merely disabling delivery, so the agent gets a caution but no routing rule.
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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