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Set group parent

set_group_parent
Destructive

Move an element into a group (or out to root). Refuses to place a group inside its own descendants.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
indexNo0-based insert position among the new parent's children. Defaults to end.
elementIdYesFull element id: video.<id>, image.<id>, shapes.<id>, or group.<id>.
projectIdYesOpaque project id (a v4 UUID, from list_projects/create_project). Selects which existing project this call mutates.
parentGroupIdYesBare group id of the new parent, or null to move to root.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
okYesWhether the call succeeded.
dataNoThe payload, shaped by the tool.
noteNoWhat to do next when not ready.
errorNoWhy it failed.
statusNoFor cache-backed readers: whether the answer was ready.
editorUrlNoOpens this project in the editor.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / anonymousToken
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "The token create_anonymous_account returned. This connection has no Morpha key, so every call carries it.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "elementId",
      -  "parentGroupId",
      -  "projectId",
      -  "anonymousToken"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "elementId",
      +  "parentGroupId",
      +  "projectId"
      +]
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "description": "The result envelope every Morpha tool returns.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "description": "The payload, shaped by the tool.",
      +      "type": [
      +        "object",
      +        "array",
      +        "string",
      +        "number",
      +        "boolean",
      +        "null"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "editorUrl": {
      +      "description": "Opens this project in the editor.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "error": {
      +      "description": "Why it failed.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "note": {
      +      "description": "What to do next when not ready.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "ok": {
      +      "description": "Whether the call succeeded.",
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "status": {
      +      "description": "For cache-backed readers: whether the answer was ready.",
      +      "enum": [
      +        "ready",
      +        "not-ready"
      +      ],
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "ok"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  3. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / anonymousToken
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The token create_anonymous_account returned. This connection has no Morpha key, so every call carries it.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "elementId",
      -  "parentGroupId",
      -  "projectId"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "elementId",
      +  "parentGroupId",
      +  "projectId",
      +  "anonymousToken"
      +]
  4. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already flag destructive/mutating behavior; the description adds non-obvious behavioral detail by warning that a group cannot be placed inside its own descendants. It does not describe other side effects, but this is valuable beyond the 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?

Two short sentences carry the core operation and a critical guardrail; no filler or repetition of schema content.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the complete schema, output schema, and annotations, the description is essentially sufficient for correct invocation. It could be slightly richer about when to choose this over sibling grouping tools, but nothing needed to call it is missing.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds the parent/child relationship context, but the schema already documents the null-root behavior and ID formats; the descendant-cycle rule is a useful cross-parameter constraint.

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 states a precise operation ('Move an element into a group') with an explicit scope ('or out to root'), and names a key boundary condition (refuses descendant cycles). This is enough for an agent to distinguish it from sibling tools like group_layers or move_layer.

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 intended use is clearly conveyed: reassigning an element's parent, with null meaning root. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusion conditions, so it falls short of a 5, but the context is clear.

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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