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Update tag

update_tag
DestructiveIdempotent

Rename a tag and/or change its color. Identify the tag by its current name.

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": {
      "tag": "<tag>"
    },
    "name": "update_tag"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
tagYesCurrent tag name
nameNoNew tag name
colorNoNew hex color like #6366f1

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
nameYes
colorYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "color": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "id": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "name": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "id",
      +    "name",
      +    "color"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already disclose readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=false. The description adds that the operation can rename and/or recolor, but it does not add much behavioral context beyond the annotations, such as effects on tasks using the tag 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?

The description is two short sentences with no waste. The core action and identification rule are front-loaded, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.

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 simple three-parameter update tool with full schema coverage, an output schema, and annotations covering safety traits, the description is largely complete. It could be slightly richer about effects on tagged tasks or sibling routing, but it provides enough to invoke the tool correctly.

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 parameter meanings are already documented. The description adds slight semantic value by clarifying that the tag is identified by its current name and that rename/color changes are optional and combinable, but the schema already carries most of this information.

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?

The description states a specific verb and resource: rename a tag and/or change its color. It also clarifies identification by current name. It does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like create_tag or delete_tag, so it is clear but not fully sibling-aware.

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?

The description implies this is for modifying an existing tag, and the phrase 'Identify the tag by its current name' gives useful context. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this versus create_tag, delete_tag, or list_tags, nor does it list exclusions.

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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