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unblock_task

Remove specified blockers from a task to clear dependencies and help dependent work proceed.

Instructions

Remove blockers from a task.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYestask id such as T-007 (T-7 and 7 also work)
blockersYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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 for a mutation tool. It does not say whether the blocker tasks themselves are deleted or merely the dependency edge removed, whether the operation is reversible, or what happens if a listed blocker isn't actually blocking.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

A single short sentence with no filler and the action front-loaded. It is efficient, though its brevity comes at the cost of the missing details noted elsewhere rather than being padded.

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 two-required-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description omits error behavior, idempotency, and the meaning of the blockers argument. It is not sufficient to call the tool confidently in edge cases.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 50%: the id property is documented with an accepted-id format, but the blockers array itself has no schema description. The description only echoes that blockers are removed and adds no semantics such as whether existing non-blockers cause errors or how partial failures are handled.

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?

Names a specific verb (remove) and resource (blockers on a task), which reads as the inverse of the sibling block_task. It does not explicitly differentiate itself from block_task or any other sibling, and leaves slightly open whether 'blockers' means blocker tasks or blocking relationships.

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 statement of when to use this versus alternatives, no mention of the counterpart block_task, and no preconditions (e.g., blockers must currently exist). 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.