accelo_delete_expense
Delete an expense in Accelo by ID to remove incorrect or outdated billing records.
Instructions
Delete an expense.
Args: id: Expense ID to delete
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Delete an expense in Accelo by ID to remove incorrect or outdated billing records.
Delete an expense.
Args: id: Expense ID to delete
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does 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 for a destructive operation. It does not state whether the deletion is permanent or reversible, what permissions are required, whether linked records are affected, or what happens on failure. It adds only the bare implication of removal.
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?
The description is very short and front-loads the action before listing the single argument. It avoids padding, though the 'Args:' block is conventional boilerplate rather than value-adding prose.
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?
For a destructive mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is too thin. It names the action and the parameter but omits irreversible effects, permissions, and failure behavior that an agent needs before invoking a delete.
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?
Schema description coverage is 0% and the single parameter 'id' has only a title in the schema. The description partially compensates by labeling it the 'Expense ID to delete,' which is meaningfully clearer than the bare property name. However, it gives no format, type, or sourcing details beyond that.
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 states a specific verb and resource: 'Delete an expense.' This is unambiguous and clearly distinct from siblings like accelo_create_expense, accelo_update_expense, and accelo_get_expense. It stops short of the richest form of clarity because it offers no scope details or explicit sibling differentiation.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as accelo_update_expense or soft-delete behaviors, nor any prerequisites or warnings about irreversible removal. The agent is left to infer usage entirely from the tool name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.