cancel_task
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Marks the task as cancelled. If the task is already in a terminal state
(complete, failed, expired), returns 409 Conflict. Only the identity
that created the task may cancel it.
Use this tool when:
- You submitted a probe with
?async=trueand no longer need the result. - You want to free up a pending task before it expires.
Do NOT use this tool when:
- The task is already complete — cancellation is not possible.
Inputs:
task_id(path, required): 26-char ULID.
Returns:
task_idandstatus: cancelled.
Cost:
- Free.
Latency:
- Typical: <150ms.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| task_id | string | yes |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"task_id": {
"type": "string",
"pattern": "^[A-Z0-9]{26}$"
}
},
"required": [
"task_id"
]
}