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item_deprecate

Deprecate an item with a reason, or drop an entire subsprint by ID so its open items are also marked deprecated.

Instructions

Resolve an item as deprecated with a reason, or drop a whole subsprint by passing its id (its open items are deprecated too).

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "id": "<id>",
      "reason": "<reason>"
    },
    "name": "item_deprecate"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
reasonYes
agent_tokenNo
client_agent_idNo
claim_generationNo
client_session_idNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changedv0.2.2
    • addedInput schema / properties / agent_token
      Added value: +{
      +  "minLength": 1,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / claim_generation
      Added value: +{
      +  "exclusiveMinimum": 0,
      +  "type": "integer"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / client_agent_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "maxLength": 200,
      +  "minLength": 1,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / client_session_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "maxLength": 200,
      +  "minLength": 1,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Addedv0.1.17
  3. Removedv0.1.15
  4. First observedv0.1.9

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses the cascade that open items under a subsprint are also deprecated, but does not cover permissions, reversibility, or auth/session requirements for a mutation tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single compact sentence front-loads the primary item-deprecation case and appends the subsprint variant; no wasted wording.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a 6-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, it covers required-parameter meaning and cascade behavior but omits sufficient context for optional parameters and mutation safety. Adequate but incomplete.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It explains the dual meaning of id (item or subsprint) and the purpose of reason, but leaves four optional agent/session/claim parameters undocumented.

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?

States a specific mutation (deprecate) for two resources, item and subsprint, and includes the cascade side effect. It is clear enough, but it does not explicitly distinguish item_deprecate from sibling lifecycle tools such as item_done or item_update.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Implies usage through two modes: deprecate an item with a reason or pass a subsprint id to drop it. It does not state when to prefer this over item_done, item_update, or other lifecycle tools, nor any exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.