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workspace_rename

Rename a Herdr workspace by specifying its workspace ID and a new label, so MCP clients can update workspace names without recreating them.

Instructions

Rename a workspace.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
labelYes
workspace_idYes

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, openWorldHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that — no note on what happens to the previous label, whether focus/state changes, or whether other sessions are affected by a rename.

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?

A single four-word sentence is maximally front-loaded and wastes nothing. However, the brevity here reflects under-specification rather than disciplined conciseness, so it only reaches the minimum-viable level.

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 for a mutation tool with two fully undocumented parameters and zero behavioral context beyond the annotations, the description is too thin for an agent to call 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 coverage is 0%: neither 'workspace_id' nor 'label' has a description or format hint in the schema. The description only weakly implies that 'label' is the new name and never mentions workspace_id's expected identifier form, so it does not compensate for the coverage gap.

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 workspace'), so an agent can immediately tell this mutates a workspace's name. It does not distinguish itself from the many sibling rename/close/create tools (pane_rename, tab_rename, agent_rename, workspace_close), leaving the reader to infer this is the workspace-level variant.

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 guidance on when to use this versus workspace_create, workspace_close, or the sibling rename tools, and no prerequisites (permissions, workspace state) are stated. The agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name.

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