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sharepoint-online-mcp

by dYn36

remove_navigation_link

Remove a quick or top navigation link from a SharePoint Online site when you need to update site navigation. Specify site URL, navigation type, and node ID.

Instructions

Remove a navigation link

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nodeIdYesNavigation node ID
navTypeYes
siteUrlYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Remove' implies a destructive mutation, but it does not explain permissions needed, reversibility, side effects on navigation, or what happens to the linked node. This is a significant gap for a deletion operation.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single very short sentence that is front-loaded but severely under-specified. It does not provide enough information to justify its brevity. Every sentence should earn its place, and this one fails to convey necessary distinctions or constraints.

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

Completeness1/5

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

For a destructive tool with three required parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and low schema description coverage, the description is wholly inadequate. It omits prerequisites, parameter explanations, side effects, and any routing to sibling tools. An agent cannot reliably invoke this tool based on the definition.

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 low at 33%: only nodeId has a description, navType has an enum but no explanation of 'quick' vs 'top', and siteUrl is undocumented. The description adds no parameter meaning whatsoever, failing to compensate for the schema gap. It does not explain what a navigation node ID is or how to obtain one.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Remove a navigation link' restates the tool name almost verbatim. While it names a specific verb and resource, it provides no scope, no distinguishing detail, and no differentiation from siblings like add_navigation_link or get_navigation. This is essentially a tautology.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus add_navigation_link, get_navigation, or any other sibling. No prerequisites, conditions, or exclusions are stated. The description offers no usage context beyond the obvious verb.

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