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Modify Kanban Card

kanban.card

Add, move, or toggle Kanban cards. Automatically creates missing columns. Supports optional due dates and positions. Returns a mutation envelope with change details.

Instructions

Add, move, or toggle a card on a Kanban board. The op field selects the mutation and determines which other fields are required: add needs columnName and cardText (plus optional status, dueDate, position); move needs cardText, fromColumn, toColumn (plus optional position); toggle needs cardText (plus optional columnName to scope the search). Missing destination columns are created automatically. Returns a {changed, target, summary, ...} mutation envelope.

Operates on the session-active vault (see vault.current — selectable via vault.select) unless an explicit vaultPath argument is passed, which always wins.

Examples:

Example 1 — Add a new card to the Todo column with a due date:

{
  "op": "add",
  "filePath": "Boards/Project.md",
  "columnName": "Todo",
  "cardText": "Write migration doc",
  "dueDate": "2026-05-01",
  "position": "end"
}

Example 2 — Move a card from In Progress to Done:

{
  "op": "move",
  "filePath": "Boards/Project.md",
  "cardText": "Write migration doc",
  "fromColumn": "In Progress",
  "toColumn": "Done"
}

Example 3 — Toggle a card's completion in any column:

{
  "op": "toggle",
  "filePath": "Boards/Project.md",
  "cardText": "Write migration doc"
}

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
changedYesTrue if the tool altered vault state on this call; false if it was a no-op.
targetYesThe path or identifier the tool acted on.
summaryYesShort human-readable summary of what happened.
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint=false, etc.) are consistent. The description adds behavioral context: automatic column creation, vault selection fallback, and the mutation envelope return format, going beyond annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is well-structured with clear sections for each operation and examples. It is somewhat lengthy but front-loads the purpose and remains efficient.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the tool's complexity (multiple operations, optional fields, conditional requirements), the description provides thorough coverage: operation types, required/optional fields, automatic column creation, vault selection, and return format. Examples illustrate usage.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Despite the input schema showing zero properties, the description fully documents all parameters (op, filePath, columnName, cardText, etc.) and their conditional requirements based on op. This adds complete meaning beyond the empty 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?

The description states 'Add, move, or toggle a card on a Kanban board,' providing a specific verb and resource. It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like kanban.parse (read) and kanban.stats (statistics).

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 explains when to use the tool (for add/move/toggle operations) and specifies required fields per operation. It mentions missing columns are created automatically and vault selection logic, but lacks explicit exclusion of alternative tools.

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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