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rename_stack_frame_variable

Modify a stack variable name within a disassembled function in IDA Pro. Specify the function address, current variable name, and desired new name for accurate renaming.

Instructions

Change the name of a stack variable for an IDA function

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
function_addressYesAddress of the disassembled function to set the stack frame variables
new_nameYesNew name for the variable (empty for a default name)
old_nameYesCurrent name of the variable
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states the action is to 'Change the name,' implying a mutation, but doesn't address permissions, side effects, or error conditions. This leaves significant gaps for a tool that modifies data in a disassembly context.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, clear sentence with no wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core action and target, making it efficient and easy to parse.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the tool's complexity (mutating stack variables in IDA) and lack of annotations or output schema, the description is minimally adequate. It states what the tool does but lacks details on behavior, error handling, or output, leaving room for improvement in completeness.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema, such as examples or edge cases, resulting in the baseline score for high schema coverage.

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 ('Change the name') and target ('a stack variable for an IDA function'), making the purpose evident. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like rename_function or rename_local_variable, which prevents a perfect score.

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. The description lacks context about prerequisites, such as needing an existing variable to rename, or comparisons to related tools like create_stack_frame_variable or delete_stack_frame_variable.

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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