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delete_continent

Removes a continent by ID and cascades the deletion to its linked countries and cities, keeping geopolitical data consistent.

Instructions

Delete a continent and its cascaded countries and cities.

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>"
    },
    "name": "delete_continent"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesContinent ID to delete

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With zero annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden and does disclose the key trait — cascading destruction of child countries and cities. It omits irreversibility, required permissions, failure modes (e.g., partial deletes), and what the response contains, which matter for a destructive 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?

One sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with the cascade effect stated immediately after. No filler or redundant restatement of the name.

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 destructive tool with no annotations and no output schema, the cascade disclosure covers the most important unknown. However, omitting irreversibility and permission/confirmation requirements leaves a meaningful gap for an unannotated delete operation.

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 100% and the single `id` parameter is already documented as 'Continent ID to delete'. The description adds no format, range, or lookup guidance beyond the schema, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

The description gives a specific verb (delete) and resource (continent), plus the non-obvious side effect that countries and cities are cascaded. The name alone distinguishes it from delete_country/delete_city siblings, so the agent can tell what entity it targets without opening the schema.

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 versus siblings such as delete_country, no prerequisites, and no note about whether children must be removed first. The cascade clause hints at scope but is not framed as usage guidance or a warning.

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