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Remove Xpresso Graph Node

remove_xpresso_node
Destructive

Deletes a node from an Xpresso graph using a gv_node handle; automatically severs all connections to and from it.

Instructions

Delete a GvNode from an Xpresso graph. The handle must be a gv_node handle pointing at the target (use list_xpresso_nodes to discover its path id). All incoming / outgoing connections on the node are severed automatically.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
handleYesgv_node handle for the node to remove.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

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  2. First observedv0.3.1

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With destructiveHint=true already in annotations, the destructive nature is covered. The description adds genuinely useful behavior beyond the annotation: it reveals that incoming and outgoing connections are severed automatically, which tells the agent it need not manually clean up edges and warns of a cascading side effect. No contradiction with annotations.

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?

Three tightly-packed sentences with zero filler: the action, the handle precondition plus discovery path, and the side-effect behavior. The most decision-relevant facts (what it does, what handle to pass) are 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?

For a single-parameter destructive tool with no output schema and destructiveHint covered by annotations, nothing is missing. The description states the operation, the required handle form, how to find the handle, and the automatic disconnection behavior — an agent has everything needed to invoke it correctly without opening the schema.

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 100% and the schema describes handle as 'gv_node handle for the node to remove', but the schema's anyOf union lists many handle kinds (object, material, gv_node, plugin_options, etc.), which could confuse an agent. The description adds decisive value by restricting the valid handle to a GvNode kind and by explaining how to obtain it (via list_xpresso_nodes), cutting through the type ambiguity.

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?

The description opens with a precise verb+resource pair ('Delete a GvNode from an Xpresso graph') and immediately scopes the tool to Xpresso graphs, which distinguishes it from the sibling remove_graph_node and remove_entity. The target type (GvNode) and the graph flavor are both unambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description gives a clear precondition — the handle must be a gv_node handle — and routes the agent to list_xpresso_nodes for discovering the path id, which is actionable workflow guidance. It doesn't explicitly name exclusions or alternatives beyond the Xpresso-graph scope implied by the name and description, so it stops just short of a fully explicit when-not-to-use statement.

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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