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shopify-graphql-mcp

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delete_theme

Delete a Shopify theme by providing its ID. Remove an existing theme from your store via the Shopify Admin GraphQL API.

Instructions

Delete a theme

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesTheme ID (e.g., 'gid://shopify/OnlineStoreTheme/123456789')
Behavior1/5

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. It only states the action with no mention of irreversibility, side effects, permissions, or impact on published themes—critical missing context 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?

The description is a single, concise, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. However, it is so minimal that it provides no extra context beyond the tool name, slightly reducing its structural value.

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 simple one-parameter delete tool, the description is incomplete. It omits behavioral context such as whether the deletion is permanent, whether published themes can be deleted, and any related caveats—leaving important operational gaps.

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%, with the 'id' parameter clearly described via an example. The description adds no additional parameter information, but the schema already fully documents the parameter, so baseline 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 'Delete a theme' is a specific verb+resource phrase that clearly states the operation and target resource. However, it does not explicitly distinguish this tool from other delete_* siblings, though the resource name itself provides that distinction.

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?

No usage guidance is provided. The description does not mention when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it address prerequisites or restrictions (e.g., cannot delete a published theme).

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

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