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Delete Recipes By Slug Image

delete_recipes_by_slug_image

Remove a recipe's image by providing its slug. Use this to delete an unwanted or outdated photo from a Mealie recipe.

Instructions

Delete Recipe Image

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
slugYes
accept-languageNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden. It communicates the destructive action ('Delete') but adds no detail about permanence, whether the recipe itself is preserved, required permissions, or failure behavior. This adds little beyond 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?

The description is short and front-loaded, but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. A single three-word phrase does not provide enough useful structure for safe invocation of a destructive endpoint.

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?

For a destructive operation with no annotations, no output schema, and an undocumented parameter list, the description is far too sparse. It does not clarify the operation's scope, the required slug semantics, or behavior relative to related delete/update endpoints.

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%, and the description does not mention either parameter. It fails to clarify that 'slug' identifies the recipe whose image is being deleted, and 'accept-language' is entirely unexplained. The agent receives no semantic support beyond raw parameter names.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Delete Recipe Image.' It is distinguishable from the create/update image siblings by the delete verb, though it does not explicitly differentiate from delete_recipes_by_slug or describe the exact endpoint scope. Clear, but minimal sibling differentiation.

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?

The description offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like update_recipes_by_slug_image or create_recipes_by_slug_image. There are no preconditions, exclusions, or alternative conditions, so the agent must infer usage entirely from the name.

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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