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update_item_name

Update the name of an existing item on a monday.com board. Provide the board ID, item ID, and new name to rename the item.

Instructions

Rename an existing monday.com item.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
itemIdYes
boardIdYes
confirmWriteYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Without annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'rename' but omits details like the need for confirmWrite, whether the operation is reversible, or any side effects on item data.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single sentence, which is concise but insufficient. It lacks structure and essential context, resulting in under-specification rather than efficiency.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the 4 required parameters, no schema descriptions, no annotations, and presence of an output schema, the description is critically incomplete. It fails to explain parameter meanings, usage context, or return values.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description provides no explanation of parameters. The agent cannot infer the roles of boardId, itemId, name, or confirmWrite beyond their names.

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?

The description clearly states the action (rename) and resource (monday.com item). It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'create_item' and 'update_item_column_values' by focusing solely on renaming.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, or about prerequisites like board/workspace permissions. The description is too brief to help an agent decide between this and other update 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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