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Delete Request task

delete_request_task

Delete a specific task from a request in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus using request and task IDs. Remove obsolete or canceled request tasks from an SDP instance.

Instructions

Delete a request task.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
task_idYes
request_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden, yet it only states 'Delete'. For a destructive mutation it says nothing about irreversibility, required permissions, cascading effects on the parent request, or whether the operation can be undone.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

One short sentence with no wasted words, but it is under-specified rather than concise — the brevity comes from omission of necessary information, not from efficient phrasing.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With no annotations, no output schema, no parameter documentation, and a destructive operation, the definition is completely inadequate. An agent cannot determine safety, scope, or argument sourcing from this description.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% for two required parameters (request_id, task_id), and the description does not explain what either identifier refers to or how to obtain it. It fails entirely to compensate for the documentation gap.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description restates the tool name and title almost verbatim ('Delete a request task'), adding no distinguishing detail. It names a verb and resource, but offers nothing to separate it from siblings like delete_request, delete_task, or update_request_task.

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 when-to-use guidance, no mention of prerequisites or alternatives, and no indication of how this differs from the many other delete_* and *_request_task tools in the sibling list. The agent is left to infer everything.

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