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gws-mcp__sheets_rename_tab

Rename a tab (sheet) inside a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Takes the tab's current title, not its sheetId. Renaming changes only the label: every row, formula and value in the tab is untouched. Ranges that name the old title will stop resolving, so update any saved ranges afterwards.

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": {
      "spreadsheet_id": "<spreadsheet_id>",
      "title": "<title>",
      "new_title": "<new_title>"
    },
    "name": "gws-mcp__sheets_rename_tab"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
titleYesCurrent title of the tab to rename
accountNoOptional email address of the connected account to use (e.g. 'user@gmail.com'). If omitted, the default account is used.
new_titleYesNew title for the tab
spreadsheet_idYesThe spreadsheet ID

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false), the description explains exactly what is and is not affected: only the label changes, all rows/formulas/values are untouched. It also discloses a real downstream side effect — ranges naming the old title stop resolving — which is precisely the behavioral context an agent can't infer from structured fields.

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?

Three tight sentences, front-loaded with the action and identifier guidance, followed by the mutation scope and then the caveat. Every sentence adds distinct information with no padding.

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?

For a mutation tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, identifier choice, scope of change, and a post-condition caveat. The only meaningful omission is behavior on name collisions or duplicate tab titles, which would matter for correct invocation.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description adds genuine meaning by clarifying that 'title' must be the human-readable current title rather than a numeric sheetId, a distinction the schema itself never raises. It doesn't touch on the 'account' parameter, but that is already well-documented in the schema.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Rename a tab (sheet) inside a Google Sheets spreadsheet'), which cleanly separates it from siblings like sheets_add_tab, sheets_delete_tab, and sheets_copy_tab_to. The parenthetical gloss on 'tab' also removes ambiguity about what a tab is.

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 description clearly establishes the identifier to supply ('the tab's current title, not its sheetId') and warns about follow-up work on saved ranges. It does not explicitly name an alternative tool (e.g. drive_rename_file for whole files) or state when-not to use it, keeping it short of a 5.

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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