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complete_action

Mark an action as completed to signal readiness and keep event-driven automation on track.

Instructions

Mark an action as done.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
action_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a state-changing mutation but does not say what 'done' means, whether the operation is idempotent, whether already-completed actions can be re-completed, or what side effects occur.

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?

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is not bloated, though it is minimal enough to leave significant behavioral gaps scored elsewhere.

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?

For a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, this description is too sparse. An agent would need to infer idempotency, target-state semantics, and the distinction from update_action; the description alone does not provide enough context for confident invocation.

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

Parameters2/5

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 explain that action_id identifies the target action. The parameter name is self-descriptive, but the description adds no meaning beyond the raw schema field.

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?

The description clearly states a specific operation: marking an action as done. It is unambiguous about the resource and the intended result, but it does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling update_action, which could also change an action's status.

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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use complete_action versus update_action or other action-related siblings. The sibling list implies a CRUD family, but the description leaves the selection entirely to inference.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.