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acknowledge_alert

Confirm receipt and action on IoT alerts in manufacturing systems to track maintenance responses and update alert status.

Instructions

Acknowledge an IoT alert.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
alertIdYesAlert ID to acknowledge
acknowledgedByYesUser ID acknowledging the alert

Implementation Reference

  • The handler implementation for the acknowledge_alert tool, which updates the acknowledgment status of an alert.
    private handleAcknowledgeAlert(args: {
      alertId: string;
      acknowledgedBy: string;
    }) {
      const alert = mockAlerts.find((a) => a.id === args.alertId);
      if (!alert) {
        throw new Error(`Alert not found: ${args.alertId}`);
      }
    
      alert.acknowledged = true;
      alert.acknowledgedBy = args.acknowledgedBy;
      alert.acknowledgedAt = new Date().toISOString();
    
      return {
        content: [
          {
            type: "text",
            text: JSON.stringify(alert, null, 2),
          },
        ],
      };
    }
  • The tool definition (schema) for acknowledge_alert.
    {
      name: "acknowledge_alert",
      description: "Acknowledge an IoT alert.",
      inputSchema: {
        type: "object",
        properties: {
          alertId: {
            type: "string",
            description: "Alert ID to acknowledge",
          },
          acknowledgedBy: {
            type: "string",
            description: "User ID acknowledging the alert",
          },
        },
        required: ["alertId", "acknowledgedBy"],
      },
    },
  • src/index.ts:406-407 (registration)
    The tool call routing for acknowledge_alert in the CallToolRequestSchema handler.
    case "acknowledge_alert":
      return this.handleAcknowledgeAlert(args as any);
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden, but provides minimal behavioral disclosure. Does not state whether this is reversible, idempotent, whether it triggers notifications, or what state transition occurs (open→acknowledged vs. acknowledged→closed).

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Extremely concise (4 words) and front-loaded with the action verb. No redundancy, though brevity comes at the cost of behavioral transparency. Structure is efficient but possibly underspecified given the mutation nature of the tool.

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?

Inadequate for a state-changing operation with zero annotations. Lacks explanation of side effects, return values (though no output schema exists), error conditions (e.g., already-acknowledged alerts), or business logic implications of the acknowledgment action.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema has 100% description coverage for both parameters, establishing baseline of 3. Description adds no additional semantic context (e.g., format constraints on alertId, whether acknowledgedBy must match current user), but doesn't need to compensate for schema gaps.

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

Purpose4/5

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

Clear verb ('Acknowledge') and resource ('IoT alert'), distinguishing it from sibling 'get_alerts' by action type. Mention of 'IoT' adds domain context. However, it lacks specificity about what acknowledgment entails (resolution vs. ownership assignment).

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use versus alternatives (e.g., should I create a maintenance task instead of acknowledging?), prerequisites (can I acknowledge resolved alerts?), or exclusion criteria. Agent must infer usage from verb alone.

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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