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update_bin

Rename a bin or move it into another bin (parentId null = library root).

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "binId": "<binId>"
    },
    "name": "update_bin"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNo
binIdYes
parentIdNo
projectIdNoProject to act on (default: the open one)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, closed-world mutation, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds the useful 'parentId null = library root' convention but says nothing about what happens to bin contents on a move, name collisions, or permission requirements.

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?

A single sentence with zero waste, front-loading both operations and the key parentId convention. Nothing could be removed without losing meaning.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a 4-parameter mutation with no output schema and low schema coverage, the description is thin: it omits projectId scoping, the effect of moving a bin, and any return/confirmation behavior. It is adequate to start a call but not complete.

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 only 25%, so the description should carry more weight. It does explain parentId's null semantics and implies name via 'rename', but projectId is only documented in the schema and binId is left implicit, so the compensation is partial.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb+resource pair ('Rename a bin or move it') and clarifies the two supported operations. It does not distinguish itself from the nearby update_folder or move_media siblings, so an agent must infer whether bins and folders are the same concept.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Usage is implied by the two named operations, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no mention of prerequisites, and no routing to alternatives such as update_folder or move_media. The agent is left to infer the boundary.

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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