Delete a New Relic alert policy using its unique ID. Remove obsolete policies to keep your monitoring setup organized.
Delete an alert policy by ID
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| policy_id | Yes | ID of the alert policy to delete |
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. It conveys the basic operation but does not mention irreversibility, cascading effects on related resources, permissions required, or potential side effects—important for a destructive tool.
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 one concise, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is appropriately sized for a simple one-parameter delete operation.
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 single-parameter tool with full schema coverage, the description is mostly sufficient, but the absence of annotations and output schema leaves the destructive nature and any return behavior implicit rather than explicit.
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?
The schema covers 100% of the single parameter with a clear description, so the baseline is 3. The tool description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond 'by ID,' but the schema already fully documents policy_id.
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 uses a specific verb ('Delete'), a specific resource ('alert policy'), and a clear scope ('by ID'). It is unambiguously distinct from sibling tools like create_alert_policy, update_alert_policy, and list_alert_policies.
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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The description states what it does but not when it should be chosen or avoided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.