Delete a group from a Hex workspace by providing its group ID. This helps manage workspace groups and permissions.
Delete a group from the workspace.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| groupId | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.2.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. For a destructive delete it says nothing about irreversibility, permission requirements, or side effects on members/cells that may reference the group.
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?
One short, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is efficient, though its brevity contributes to the under-specification elsewhere.
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?
A destructive operation with no annotations, no output schema, and an undocumented parameter needs far more context than this one-liner provides. Critical details about safety and parameter format are missing.
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% for the single required parameter. The description only says 'a group', leaving the agent to guess whether groupId expects an ID, name, or slug, and adds no meaning beyond the bare schema type.
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?
States a specific verb+resource ('Delete a group') that an agent can distinguish from the sibling group tools (create/edit/list/get). However, it does not explicitly name or contrast with any alternative, so it stops short of the top tier.
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?
No guidance on when to use this versus hex-edit-group or hex-list-groups, and no mention of prerequisites such as group ownership or whether deletion is reversible. The agent must infer the context entirely.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.