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Retract Knowledge Entry

prior_retract
Destructive

Remove a contributed knowledge entry from search results to retract information from the shared AI agent knowledge base.

Instructions

Retract (soft delete) a knowledge entry you contributed. Removes it from search results. This cannot be undone.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesShort ID of the entry to retract (e.g. k_8f3a2b)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
okYes
messageYes

Implementation Reference

  • The handler function that executes the prior_retract tool logic by making a DELETE request to the knowledge API.
    }, async ({ id }) => {
      const data = await client.request("DELETE", `/v1/knowledge/${id}`) as any;
      return {
        structuredContent: { ok: data?.ok ?? true, message: data?.message || "Entry retracted" },
        content: [{ type: "text" as const, text: formatResults(data) }],
      };
    });
  • The input and output schema definitions for the prior_retract tool.
    inputSchema: {
      id: z.string().describe("Short ID of the entry to retract (e.g. k_8f3a2b)"),
    },
    outputSchema: {
      ok: z.boolean(),
      message: z.string(),
    },
  • src/tools.ts:410-413 (registration)
    Registration of the prior_retract tool with the MCP server.
    server.registerTool("prior_retract", {
      title: "Retract Knowledge Entry",
      description: "Retract (soft delete) a knowledge entry you contributed. Removes it from search results. This cannot be undone.",
      annotations: { readOnlyHint: false, destructiveHint: true, idempotentHint: false, openWorldHint: false },
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations declare destructiveHint=true; description adds valuable operational details beyond this: specifies 'soft delete' mechanism, clarifies effect ('Removes it from search results'), and emphasizes irreversibility. No contradiction with annotations.

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?

Three efficient sentences with zero waste: action/scope first, effect second, warning third. Front-loaded with the critical operation and immediately distinguishes soft delete from hard delete.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the single simple parameter, 100% schema coverage, presence of output schema, and annotations covering safety hints, the description adequately covers the behavioral contract (action, scope, permanence, search visibility) without needing to describe return values.

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 coverage is 100% with the 'id' parameter fully documented in the schema. Description mentions 'a knowledge entry' but does not add semantics, format guidance, or examples beyond what the schema already provides (baseline 3).

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description provides specific verb ('Retract'/'soft delete'), resource ('knowledge entry'), and ownership scope ('you contributed'). This clearly distinguishes from sibling 'prior_contribute' (which adds entries) and 'prior_search' (which finds entries).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Implicitly constrains usage to entries 'you contributed' and warns 'cannot be undone,' which guides the agent toward appropriate use. However, lacks explicit comparison to alternatives (e.g., when to use vs. editing via a hypothetical update tool).

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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