decline_group_invite
Decline a group invite.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| invite_id | Yes |
Decline a group invite.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| invite_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true, but the description adds no behavioral context: it does not explain what 'decline' entails, whether it is reversible, who gets notified, or if it requires membership. With annotations present, the description should still add value beyond the name.
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?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words, but it is too terse for a destructive mutation tool and lacks any structure to guide the agent.
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?
Given the tool is destructive and idempotent, the description should at least clarify what happens upon declining (e.g., invite removed, irreversible) and how to obtain the invite_id. It omits both, leaving the agent with insufficient context.
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%, so the description must compensate by explaining 'invite_id' (format, source, etc.). It provides no such information, leaving the single parameter undocumented.
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 ('Decline a group invite'), making the action clear. However, it does not differentiate from siblings like decline_friend_request or leave_group, which share similar semantics.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., leave_group) or under what conditions it should be invoked. The description offers no exclusions or 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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