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Delete Admin Backups By File Name

delete_admin_backups_by_file_name

Delete a specific Mealie admin backup by providing its file name. Useful for managing backup storage and removing unwanted backups.

Instructions

Delete One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
file_nameYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does 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. 'Delete One' only communicates that the operation is destructive, but says nothing about irreversibility, permissions, scope, side effects, or whether the backup file is permanently removed. It adds almost no behavioral context beyond the verb in the tool name.

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?

Two words is not concise; it is under-specified. The description front-loads a vague action but omits essential information, so it fails the requirement that every sentence earn its place by adding useful content.

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 operation with two parameters, zero schema description coverage, no annotations, and a large sibling tool set, this description is completely inadequate. Even with an output schema present, the agent lacks the basic information needed to know what the tool deletes and how to invoke it correctly.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention `file_name` or `accept-language`. It gives no hint about what `file_name` should contain, how it is formatted, or where it comes from. 'Delete One' does nothing to clarify the meaning or usage of either parameter.

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 'Delete One' conveys only a vague action and a singular count, without naming the resource being deleted. The tool's name and title provide the actual purpose, but the description itself does not state what it operates on. This is closer to a tautology than a clear, self-contained statement of function.

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 about when to use this tool versus the many sibling tools, such as create_admin_backups, get_admin_backups_by_file_name, or create_admin_backups_by_file_name_restore. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are supplied. The description merely repeats the core action with no decision-making information.

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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