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delete_category

Destructive

Deletes a workspace category and detaches its documents without deleting them; requires full workspace write access.

Instructions

Delete a workspace category and detach its documents without deleting them. Requires full workspace write access; category-scoped credentials are denied.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	UUID returned by the corresponding list or read operation.
`workspaceId`	No	Workspace UUID from list_workspace_structure(kind=workspaces). Required for ambiguous creates and structure changes; omit to search all granted scopes.

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes
`deleted`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedv2.0.4Oct 27, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / workspaceId

Added value: +{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "description": "Workspace UUID from list_workspace_structure(kind=workspaces). Required for ambiguous creates and structure changes; omit to search all granted scopes.",
+  "format": "uuid",
+  "pattern": "^([0-9a-fA-F]{8}-[0-9a-fA-F]{4}-[1-8][0-9a-fA-F]{3}-[89abAB][0-9a-fA-F]{3}-[0-9a-fA-F]{12}|00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000|ffffffff-ffff-ffff-ffff-ffffffffffff)$",
+  "type": "string"
+}

Changed2 schema fields changedv0.1.2Sep 28, 2026

addedInput schema / additionalProperties
```
Added value: +false
```

changedInput schema / properties / id / description

Previous value: -"UUID of the category to delete; obtain it from list_categories using a workspace-scoped credential."New value: +"UUID returned by the corresponding list or read operation."

First observedSep 27, 2026

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the destructiveHint annotation, the description discloses the critical behavioral detail that documents are detached rather than deleted. It also states the permission model, including that category-scoped credentials are denied.

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?

The description is two tight sentences. The destructive action and document-detachment behavior are front-loaded, followed by the authorization constraint, with no filler.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a destructive mutation, the description covers the main risk (documents survive) and the auth requirement, while annotations and the output schema cover safety hints and return values. It does not address reversibility, failure conditions, or lifecycle details, but the core context is strong.

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 description coverage is 100%, and both the required id and optional workspaceId are documented in the schema. The description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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?

The description names a specific verb and resource: 'Delete a workspace category.' It also states the key side effect, 'detach its documents without deleting them,' which distinguishes this from document, folder, and tag deletion siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description gives an authorization prerequisite ('Requires full workspace write access; category-scoped credentials are denied'), which helps an agent know when the call will fail. However, it does not explain when to use this tool versus alternatives such as save_category or delete_document.

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