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remote_profile_rename

Idempotent

Rename a saved SSH or WinRM remote host profile to keep connection inventory names accurate, with an option to overwrite an existing profile.

Instructions

Rename a saved profile.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
new_nameYes
overwriteNo

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare this is a non-read-only, idempotent, non-destructive mutation, so the description adds nothing on the safety profile. Critically, the behaviorally significant 'overwrite' flag (default false) is never mentioned, so the agent cannot tell whether an existing target name causes a failure, a silent replacement, or an error response.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The single sentence is front-loaded and wastes no words, which is good, but its brevity comes from under-specification rather than economy. There is room for one more clause about overwrite behavior without bloat.

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

Completeness2/5

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

An output schema exists, so return values need not be described, and annotations cover the safety profile. Nevertheless, for a three-parameter mutation with zero schema documentation, the definition leaves the overwrite semantics and failure conditions entirely unspecified, which is not enough to invoke it confidently.

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 description coverage is 0% across three parameters, so the description carries the full burden and delivers none of it. It never clarifies that 'name' identifies the existing profile while 'new_name' is the replacement, nor does it explain the optional 'overwrite' flag or its default-false consequence.

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 (Rename) plus a specific resource (saved profile), which is clearer than the bare name and distinguishes the action from create/delete/list siblings. It stops short of explicitly differentiating from remote_profile_update, which is the nearest alternative and covers overlapping intent.

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 guidance at all: no statement of prerequisites, no mention of when to prefer this over remote_profile_update, and no indication of what happens on name collision. The agent must infer all routing decisions from the tool name alone.

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