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Move or rename

move_file

Move or rename files and folders within an Overleaf project, creating destination folders automatically as needed.

Instructions

Moves and/or renames a file or folder inside a project, creating target folders as needed.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toYes
fromYes
projectNoProject name, id or Overleaf URL. May be omitted when exactly one project is pinned.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.1.1

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations declare destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is partly covered. The description adds a genuine side effect not in the annotations ('creating target folders as needed'), which is useful. However, it says nothing about what happens if the destination already exists (overwrite vs. error), which is the key behavioral risk for a move operation.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler; the operation and its side effect are stated in one pass. Nothing redundant or padded.

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 three-parameter mutation tool with sparse annotations and no output schema, the description covers the core action and target-folder creation but omits destination-collision behavior and the interaction between 'from'/'to' and the optional 'project' scope. Adequate but with clear gaps.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is only 33% — only 'project' is documented. The words 'moves and/or renames' hint that 'to' may be a destination path or a new name, but the description gives no format, path-root, or collision semantics for 'from' and 'to'. It does not compensate for the undocumented required parameters.

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 pair and resource ('moves and/or renames a file or folder inside a project'), which is distinct from siblings like delete_file, write_file, and create_folder. It is clear what the tool does, but it does not explicitly name a sibling alternative or a boundary case to fully separate itself.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative-tool guidance. The agent must infer from the verb alone that this is the tool for relocating or renaming existing content rather than editing, copying, or deleting it. No prerequisites (e.g., project pinning) are mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.