closeProject
Close a Redmine project by specifying its project ID and selecting JSON or XML output format.
Instructions
Close project
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pathParams | Yes |
Close a Redmine project by specifying its project ID and selecting JSON or XML output format.
Close project
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pathParams | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.2.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotation readOnlyHint=false already indicates a mutating operation, and the description's 'close' implies a state change, but it discloses no additional behavioral detail. It does not explain whether the action is reversible, what side effects occur, or what happens to associated resources.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
While undeniably short, the description is under-specified rather than concise. It contains exactly two words that repeat the tool name and provides no front-loaded information, so it does not meet the bar for appropriate sizing.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the nested pathParams object and the large sibling set, this description is grossly incomplete. It omits parameter syntax, the meaning of closing a project, and any relationship to other lifecycle operations, making it impossible for an agent to invoke the tool correctly without external knowledge.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description bears the full burden of explaining parameters. It mentions none of them: format (json/xml) and projectId are entirely unaddressed, leaving the agent without any semantic guidance for constructing the required pathParams.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'Close project' is a tautology that restates the tool name without adding any specificity. Among many project-related siblings (archiveProject, deleteProject, reopenProject, etc.), it does not distinguish what 'close' means or how it differs from these alternatives.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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 tool versus similar project-lifecycle tools. An agent cannot determine whether closeProject is synonymous with archiving, deleting, or something else, and no alternatives are mentioned.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.