Remove elements like APIs, collections, workspaces, or folders from Postman's Private API Network to manage your API resources.
Remove element or folder from Private API Network
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| elementId | Yes | Element ID | |
| elementType | Yes | Element type |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.2.1Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the full burden falls on the description. It only states 'Remove' without detailing consequences, permissions, reversibility, or behavior per element type. Minimal disclosure.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single, clear sentence that is front-loaded and contains no extraneous words. It is appropriately concise for a simple tool.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description adequately states the tool's purpose but lacks usage guidelines and behavioral transparency. For a simple removal tool with no output schema, it is minimally complete but has gaps.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Both parameters are fully described in the schema (100% coverage), so the description adds no extra meaning. Baseline 3 is appropriate as per guidelines.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action 'Remove' and the resource 'element or folder from Private API Network'. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like add_pan_element, update_pan_element, and list_pan_elements by specifying removal.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool, when not to, or alternatives. With many sibling tools, the lack of usage context reduces clarity for selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.