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NotebookLM MCP Server

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Source Rename

source_rename

Rename a source in a notebook by specifying the notebook, source name or ID, and the new title.

Instructions

Rename a source. Accepts a notebook/source name or ID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sourceYes
notebookYes
new_titleYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does not disclose permission requirements, whether the rename is in-place or destructive, error conditions, or any side effects. For a mutation tool this is a notable gap.

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?

Two short, front-loaded sentences with no wasted filler. It is efficient, though the brevity comes at the cost of substance rather than being paired with it.

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 explained, but with zero annotation coverage and 0% schema description coverage on a required 3-parameter mutation tool, the definition is too thin to call it complete.

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%, so the description must compensate, and it only partly does: "Accepts a notebook/source name or ID" clarifies the format of two of the three parameters. The required new_title is left entirely undefined, and no format or constraint details are given.

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 and resource ("Rename a source"), which cleanly separates it from the sibling notebook_rename at the naming level. It does not, however, explicitly call out the distinction or scope, so an agent must infer the difference from the name alone.

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, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as notebook_rename or studio_rename. The description gives no conditional context for selecting this tool over its many siblings.

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