remove_from_queue
Remove an item from the print queue
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| job | No | ||
| jobs | No |
Remove an item from the print queue
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| job | No | ||
| jobs | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, and the description's 'Remove' is consistent with that. However, the description adds no extra behavioral context, such as whether removal is permanent, affects a job currently printing, or how multiple jobs are processed. It meets the baseline but does not enrich beyond annotations.
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, concise sentence with no filler words. It is appropriately sized for a simple operation and front-loads the core action, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
This is a destructive queue operation with two undocumented optional parameters and no output schema. The description omits critical context, such as the relationship between job and jobs, whether at least one must be provided, and the consequences of removing an item. The presence of many similar sibling tools also makes the ambiguity more impactful.
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?
The input schema has 0% description coverage, and the description provides no explanation of the 'job' and 'jobs' parameters. The names hint at a single job versus multiple jobs, but the format and semantics (e.g., how a string list is structured) are left unspecified, forcing the agent to guess.
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 'Remove an item from the print queue' clearly states the primary function with a specific verb and resource. It does not, however, differentiate this tool from similar sibling tools like delete_queue_item or empty_queue, so it loses the top score.
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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as delete_queue_item, empty_queue, or cancel_print. The description lacks any context about which scenarios call for this specific removal function or any exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Most tools are clearly separated by resource and action, but several overlapping queue-related tools exist—get_next_queue_item vs get_next_queue_items_for_printers, list_queue vs list_pending_queue_items, and inspect_printer_queue—which could cause misselection. list_custom_fields vs list_custom_fields_for and add_to_queue vs create_print_job add further ambiguity.
Names overwhelmingly follow a verb_noun snake_case pattern with consistent resource nouns like print_job, queue_item, folder, and filament. Minor inconsistencies exist, such as add_to_queue vs create_folder/create_print_job, save_queue_group vs update/create, and the slightly odd home_printer and send_back_for_revision.
With 74 tools, this is far beyond the recommended MCP server size and makes the toolset unwieldy to navigate, even for a broad domain. This clearly falls into the extreme 50+ tool category.
Core operational workflows—queue, print jobs, files, filament, and printer control—are well represented. However, printer lifecycle management is missing (no add/update/delete printer), and maintenance management is limited to a read-only dashboard with no corresponding actions.