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discard_batch

discard_batch MCP tool reference, parameters, return type, and safety hints.

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What it does

Discards batch in the local Clovis ledger.

Signature(tx_ids?: string[] | null, batch_id?: string | null, date_from?: string | null, date_to?: string | null, account_id?: string | null, dry_run?: boolean) => Record<string, unknown>
can writedry-rundestructive

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.

Use it when an agent needs to prepare a change and show a preview before committing it.
Use it when exploring or managing scenario branches separate from posted records.

Before calling

Agents should gather these facts or confirmations first.

1

No required inputs are needed, but date, status, asset, and account filters should still be explicit when the user cares about scope.

2

Start with dry_run=true, show the preview, then ask before applying the change.

3

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.

tx_idsoptional
string[] | null

List of transaction ids.

Default: null
batch_idoptional
string | null

Import, commit, or mutation batch id.

Default: null
date_fromoptional
string | null

Start date filter in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Default: null
date_tooptional
string | null

End date filter in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Default: null
account_idoptional
string | null

Ledger account id or resolvable account reference.

Default: null
dry_runoptional
boolean

Preview the result without committing changes.

Default: true

Agent call shape

Use the exact tool name and pass arguments as structured JSON through the MCP client.

discard_batch

Copy this shape into agent instructions, evals, or MCP client tests.

{
  "tool": "discard_batch",
  "arguments": {
    "dry_run": true
  }
}

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