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Remove a breakpoint

remove_breakpoint

Removes a breakpoint by its ID so a Node.js debugger can clear stops and continue live debugging without unwanted pauses.

Instructions

Remove a breakpoint by the id returned from set_breakpoint.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
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. 'Remove' implies mutation, but it says nothing about whether the debugger must be paused, what happens with an unknown or stale id, whether removal is idempotent, or what error/return behavior to expect.

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 front-loaded sentence with zero waste; the essential contract is stated immediately.

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 one-parameter debugger mutation with no output schema, the description gives the core contract but omits failure modes and prerequisites. Adequate to invoke correctly in the common case, thin on edge behavior.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 0% and the schema only declares an integer, so the description's statement that the id is 'returned from set_breakpoint' adds genuine semantic value about provenance. It stops short of describing id validity or lifecycle, but meaningfully compensates for the bare schema.

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 verb (Remove) and resource (breakpoint), and names set_breakpoint as the origin of the id, which separates it from siblings like list_breakpoints and set_breakpoint. Clear and unambiguous, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with list_breakpoints as an alternative source of ids.

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?

The mention that the id comes from set_breakpoint implies the workflow context, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no note on how to discover ids (e.g., via list_breakpoints), and no exclusions or prerequisites.

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