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huddo_update_name

Set an identity's display name in Huddo, optionally acting as a specified identity slug, so agents and members appear correctly in group chat.

Instructions

Set the display name.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
asNoIdentity slug to act as (default: the active identity)
nameYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.6.2

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
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 burden. It does not say whether the change is scoped to the acting identity, whether it is visible to other members, whether it can be undone, or what permissions are required — the schema's "as" parameter hints at identity scoping but the description never addresses it.

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?

The single sentence is front-loaded and free of waste, but it is under-specified rather than genuinely concise. Structure is fine; content is thin.

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?

With no annotations, no output schema, and half the parameters undocumented, a two-word description leaves significant gaps — identity scoping, permissions, and side effects are all unaddressed for a mutation tool.

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 coverage is 50%: the "as" parameter is documented in the schema while "name" is not. The description's "display name" phrasing clarifies what the bare "name" parameter means, adding modest value beyond the schema, which is about the expected baseline at this coverage level.

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 states a specific verb ("Set") and resource ("display name"), which clearly distinguishes it from siblings like huddo_update_avatar and huddo_update. It does not explicitly name those siblings, so it falls short of a 5.

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 tool versus huddo_update (the general updater) or huddo_update_avatar, and no prerequisites or exclusions are stated. The agent must infer that this is the narrow name-only variant.

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