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Cancel async task

cancel_task
DestructiveIdempotent

Cancel a queued asynchronous task. Supports cancellation for Seedance video tasks that are waiting to run, but not tasks already processing or completed.

Instructions

Cancel async task Cancels a queued asynchronous task when cancellation is supported for the selected task. Cancellation currently supports queued Seedance video tasks (seedance-1.5-pro, seedance-2.0, and seedance-2.0-fast) while they are still waiting to run. Tasks that are already processing, completed, failed, expired, or unsupported are not cancelled.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe async task ID returned by `id` / `task_id`, or embedded in `poll_url`
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate destructive and idempotent nature. Description adds context on which tasks are cancellable and state constraints, but does not contradict annotations.

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?

Two sentences, mostly efficient. Minor redundancy between title and first sentence but overall clear and front-loaded.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Complete for a simple cancellation tool with one parameter and good annotations. Covers all needed context for agent to use correctly.

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?

Single parameter 'id' has schema description matching the tool description, providing no additional meaning beyond the schema. Baseline of 3 as schema coverage is 100%.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Clearly states the action 'cancel' on 'async task', specifies supported task types (seedance video tasks), and distinguishes from sibling tools which are mostly for creation or retrieval.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly says when to use (queued tasks that support cancellation) and when not (processing, completed, failed, expired, unsupported) with specific examples.

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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