rename_node
Rename a selected Figma node to a new name. Specify the node ID and the new name to update layer labels.
Instructions
Rename a node.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes | Target node | |
| name | Yes | New name |
Rename a selected Figma node to a new name. Specify the node ID and the new name to update layer labels.
Rename a node.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nodeId | Yes | Target node | |
| name | Yes | New name |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided and description fails to disclose any behavioral traits (e.g., whether rename is in-place, reversible, or requires permissions). It is a mutation tool but gives no operational context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Extremely concise but under-specified. Two sentences could easily include usage notes or behavioral context. Efficiency is undermined by missing critical information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no output schema and simple parameters, the description should at least mention that rename affects the node in-place or that nodeId must be a valid node. Incomplete for a mutation tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the description adds no meaning beyond what's already in the schema. Baseline 3 applies.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states verb+resource ('Rename a node'), but does not differentiate from sibling tools like batch_rename or modify_node. Purpose is clear but lacks specificity.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings such as batch_rename or modify_node. No context about prerequisites or exclusions.
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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