Stop an area subscription
unsubscribe_areaStop an area subscription.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| subscription_id | Yes | ||
| subscription_token | Yes |
unsubscribe_areaStop an area subscription.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| subscription_id | Yes | ||
| subscription_token | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true, so the safety profile is known, but the description itself adds no behavioral context beyond 'stop.' It does not disclose what exactly is destroyed, whether the token becomes invalid, or that repeated calls are safe/idempotent. No annotation contradiction exists.
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 extremely concise and front-loaded in a single sentence. However, it is also minimal to the point of omitting useful context, so while there is no wasted text, the economy comes at the cost of completeness.
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 destructive tool with two undocumented parameters and no output schema, more context is needed to support correct invocation. The description explains what the tool does but not the subscription lifecycle, token acquisition, or side effects, so an agent may be unsure about prerequisites and consequences.
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%, and the description adds no explanation of subscription_id or subscription_token. The token's purpose, format, and relation to the subscription are left entirely unspecified, so the agent has no guidance beyond the parameter names.
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 uses a specific verb ('Stop') and a clear resource ('area subscription'), making its purpose immediately obvious. It also distinguishes itself from the sibling subscribe_area by stating the inverse operation, even if not explicitly.
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?
The description implies when to use this tool: when an area subscription should be ended. However, it does not explicitly contrast it with subscribe_area or explain when not to use it, leaving the usage guidance implicit rather than explicit.
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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