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delete_transaction
delete_transaction MCP tool reference, parameters, return type, and safety hints.
What it does
Deletes transaction in the local Clovis ledger.
(id: string, hard_delete?: boolean, dry_run?: boolean) => Record<string, unknown>Destructive. This can remove, void, discard, roll back, repair, or permanently change ledger data. Require explicit user approval.
When to use it
Use this section to decide whether the tool fits the user request before calling it.
Before calling
Agents should gather these facts or confirmations first.
Have exact values for required inputs: id.
Start with dry_run=true, show the preview, then ask before applying the change.
Create or confirm a backup and get explicit approval before running it for real.
Parameters
Required inputs are marked clearly. Optional inputs can usually be omitted unless the workflow needs them.
idrequiredInput used by this tool.
hard_deleteoptionalPermanently deletes rows instead of voiding them. Use only with explicit approval.
Default: falsedry_runoptionalPreview the result without committing changes.
Default: falseAgent call shape
Use the exact tool name and pass arguments as structured JSON through the MCP client.
delete_transaction
Copy this shape into agent instructions, evals, or MCP client tests.
{
"tool": "delete_transaction",
"arguments": {
"id": "<id>",
"dry_run": true
}
}