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Delete Shared Recipes By Item

delete_shared_recipes_by_item

Delete a specific shared recipe from Mealie using its item ID. Streamline recipe management by removing unwanted shared entries.

Instructions

Delete One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
accept-languageNo

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?

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It communicates that the operation deletes exactly one item, which implies destructiveness, but it does not mention whether the deletion is irreversible, requires special permissions, cascades, or returns any confirmation. This is minimally informative but not zero.

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 effective conciseness. It provides no structured information about the operation, resource, or parameters, so it fails the requirement that every sentence earn its place with 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 tool with no annotations, no output schema, and undocumented parameters, this description is far from complete. An agent cannot safely determine the scope of deletion, the meaning of the item_id, or what will happen after invocation from this description alone.

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 offers no explanation of item_id beyond what the schema already shows as a required UUID. It does not clarify what the item_id refers to or how accept-language affects the request, leaving the agent to infer critical parameter meaning from the tool name alone.

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' essentially restates the verb and singular scope already present in the tool name and title. It does not explicitly identify the resource ('shared recipes') or provide any details that would distinguish it from the many other delete tools in the sibling list.

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 alternatives such as delete_recipes_by_slug or other delete_*_by_item tools. The description does not state prerequisites, exclusions, or conditions for selecting this tool.

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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