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Delete Recipes Timeline Events By Item

delete_recipes_timeline_events_by_item

Delete a specific recipe timeline event using its unique item ID. Removes unwanted timeline entries from Mealie recipes.

Instructions

Delete One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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. 'Delete One' only indicates a destructive action; it does not state what is removed, whether deletion is permanent, what cascading effects occur, or what permissions are required.

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, but this is under-specification rather than genuine conciseness. A vague two-word fragment does not earn its place because it provides no usable information.

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 in a large family of similar sibling tools, this description is severely incomplete. The output schema does not compensate for the missing behavioral, resource, and parameter context.

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 adds no meaning to item_id or accept-language. The agent must rely entirely on the schema and tool name to infer that item_id identifies the timeline event to delete.

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 is only the fragment 'Delete One'. It names the action but not the resource or scope, so it could apply to any of the many delete-by-item sibling tools. It does not distinguish this tool from delete_organizers_categories_by_item or delete_households_shopping_lists_by_item.

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 the many related list, get, update, or delete timeline-event tools. No preconditions, alternatives, or exclusions are mentioned.

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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