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cancel_queued_cells

Cancel queued cells in Google Colab notebooks using MCP. Works best-effort, returns no-op status when queue controls are unavailable.

Instructions

Best-effort queued cell cancellation. Returns no-op status when Colab queue controls are not exposed through MCP.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cellIdsNo
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, description carries full burden. It discloses 'best-effort' and 'no-op status' behavior, which is important for an agent to understand non-guaranteed outcomes.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two concise sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no redundant information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite clarity on purpose and behavior, fails to describe the single parameter and lacks any detail on output, making it incomplete for effective use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description does not mention the 'cellIds' parameter at all, leaving the agent without guidance on what to provide.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states it cancels queued cells with 'best-effort' and 'cancellation', which is a specific verb-resource combination. Distinguishes from siblings like run_cell_range or delete_cell.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explains it returns no-op status when queue controls are not exposed, which helps set expectations. However, it doesn't explicitly mention when not to use or provide alternatives.

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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