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delete_workspace_profile

Deletes a saved workspace profile by name, removing stored terminal configurations you no longer need.

Instructions

Delete a saved workspace profile

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesName of the profile to delete

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv8.0.4

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Delete' implies a mutation, but nothing is said about permanence/irreversibility, whether confirmation is needed, or what happens if the name doesn't exist — the key behavioral facts for a destructive operation.

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?

One short sentence with zero filler, appropriately sized for a single-parameter tool. It is front-loaded but simply too thin to earn a 5.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The schema fully covers the lone parameter, so the structural side is complete. However, for a destructive tool with no annotations and no output schema, the absence of any note on irreversibility or error behavior leaves a meaningful gap.

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 there is a single required string parameter already documented as 'Name of the profile to delete'. The description adds no meaning beyond that, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 uses a specific verb and resource ('Delete a saved workspace profile'), which is unambiguous on its own. It is distinguishable from siblings such as save_workspace_profile and load_workspace_profile by the verb, though the description never names those alternatives explicitly.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this rather than list_workspace_profiles or overwriting a profile via save_workspace_profile, and no note that the name must already exist. The agent is given no prerequisites or preconditions.

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