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Better Mealie MCP

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delete_foods_by_item

Delete a specific food item from the database by providing its unique ID.

Instructions

Delete One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description offers no behavioral details—no mention of side effects (e.g., cascading deletes), permission requirements, or reversibility. The agent gets no insight beyond the basic 'delete' action.

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 extremely short (two words), which is concise but at the expense of informativeness. It is under-specified and does not earn its place because it provides no useful information.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity (delete by ID), the description should at least confirm the resource and any special behavior. It does not mention the output schema or implications. The minimal context leaves the agent guessing.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description adds no meaning to the parameters. It does not explain what 'item_id' represents or clarify the purpose of 'accept-language'. The agent must rely solely on the schema names, which is insufficient.

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

Purpose1/5

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

Description 'Delete One' is a tautology that restates the verb without specifying what is being deleted. It fails to distinguish from the many other delete tools in the sibling list, and the resource 'foods' is only implied by the tool name.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., update_foods_by_item or other delete tools). The context is minimally implied by the name, but there are no prerequisites, exclusions, or use-case hints.

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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