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delete_scheduled_message

Destructive

Cancel a scheduled Slack message before it posts by providing the channel and scheduled message ID.

Instructions

Cancel a scheduled message before it posts.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
channelYes
scheduled_message_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the destructive nature is covered. The description adds the temporal constraint 'before it posts', which is genuinely useful context, but says nothing about auth requirements, error behavior, or what happens after the post time.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single tight sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource. No wasted words.

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?

Annotations carry the safety profile and the description carries the temporal constraint, but with two undocumented required parameters and no output schema, an agent still lacks the id format and failure-mode information needed for reliable invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for both parameters but provides nothing about channel or scheduled_message_id formats. With two required parameters entirely undocumented, the description fails to fill the gap.

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?

Clear verb (Cancel) plus resource (scheduled message), and distinguishes itself from schedule_message by its cancel semantics. It doesn't explicitly name the sibling alternative, but the intent is unambiguous.

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives like list_scheduled_messages for finding the id first. The agent is left to infer usage from the name alone.

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