DELETE /alerts/:alertID — Deactivate an alert
Soft-delete an alert by setting active: false. The alert's history is preserved for past digests. Use PATCH /alerts/:alertID with active: true to reactivate.
⚠️ WRITE operation: this mutates your DC account data.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| alertID | Yes | The alert ID to delete |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description fully covers behavior: soft-delete by setting active:false, history preserved, mutation of account data. Clearly flags as WRITE operation.
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?
Four sentences with clear front-loaded purpose. Every sentence adds value (effect, preservation, reactivation, warning). No redundancy.
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?
Despite no output schema, the description fully explains the operation's effect, mutation, and history preservation. Complete for a simple soft-delete tool.
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 'alertID' with schema description; description adds no extra meaning beyond what schema already provides. Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline 3.
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 clearly states the tool deactivates an alert via soft-delete, using specific verb 'Deactivate' and resource 'alert'. It distinguishes from siblings by referencing PATCH for reactivation.
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?
Explicitly states soft-delete and mentions alternative PATCH for reactivation. Provides usage context (WRITE operation) but lacks direct comparison to other sibling tools like alerts_create.
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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