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rename_shared_labels

Update shared label names in Todoist to maintain consistent organization across projects and collaborators.

Instructions

Rename a shared label in Todoist

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
itemsYes

Implementation Reference

  • Registration of the 'rename_shared_labels' tool using createBatchApiHandler, including schema definition for input (name and new_name), configured for POST to '/labels/shared/rename' in update mode.
    createBatchApiHandler({
        name: 'rename_shared_labels',
        description: 'Rename a shared label in Todoist',
        itemSchema: {
            name: z.string(),
            new_name: z.string(),
        },
        method: 'POST',
        path: '/labels/shared/rename',
        mode: 'update',
    });
  • Core handler logic for batch API tools like 'rename_shared_labels'. Processes array of items, for this tool (no idField), performs todoistApi.post('/labels/shared/rename', {name, new_name}) and returns batched results with success summary.
    const handler = async (args: z.infer<typeof batchSchema>): Promise<any> => {
        const { items } = args;
    
        // For modes other than create, check if name lookup is needed
        let allItems: any[] = [];
    
        const needsNameLookup =
            options.mode !== 'create' &&
            options.nameField &&
            options.findByName &&
            items.some(item => item[options.nameField!] && !item[options.idField!]);
    
        if (needsNameLookup) {
            // Determine the base path for fetching all items
            // Example: /tasks from /tasks/{id}
            const lookupPath =
                options.basePath || (options.path ? options.path.split('/{')[0] : '');
            allItems = await todoistApi.get(lookupPath, {});
        }
    
        const results = await Promise.all(
            items.map(async item => {
                if (options.validateItem) {
                    const validation = options.validateItem(item);
    
                    if (!validation.valid) {
                        return {
                            success: false,
                            error: validation.error || 'Validation failed',
                            item,
                        };
                    }
                }
    
                try {
                    let finalPath = '';
                    const apiParams = { ...item };
    
                    // For modes where need id
                    if (options.mode !== 'create' && options.idField) {
                        let itemId = item[options.idField];
                        let matchedName = null;
                        let matchedContent = null;
    
                        // If no ID but name is provided, search by name
                        if (!itemId && item[options.nameField!] && options.findByName) {
                            const searchName = item[options.nameField!];
                            const matchedItem = options.findByName(searchName, allItems);
    
                            if (!matchedItem) {
                                return {
                                    success: false,
                                    error: `Item not found with name: ${searchName}`,
                                    item,
                                };
                            }
    
                            itemId = matchedItem.id;
                            matchedName = searchName;
                            matchedContent = matchedItem.content;
                        }
    
                        if (!itemId) {
                            return {
                                success: false,
                                error: `Either ${options.idField} or ${options.nameField} must be provided`,
                                item,
                            };
                        }
    
                        // Apply security validation to itemId before using in path
                        const safeItemId = validatePathParameter(itemId, options.idField || 'id');
    
                        if (options.basePath && options.pathSuffix) {
                            finalPath = `${options.basePath}${options.pathSuffix.replace('{id}', safeItemId)}`;
                        } else if (options.path) {
                            finalPath = options.path.replace('{id}', safeItemId);
                        }
    
                        delete apiParams[options.idField];
                        if (options.nameField) {
                            delete apiParams[options.nameField];
                        }
    
                        let result;
                        switch (options.method) {
                            case 'GET':
                                result = await todoistApi.get(finalPath, apiParams);
                                break;
                            case 'POST':
                                result = await todoistApi.post(finalPath, apiParams);
                                break;
                            case 'DELETE':
                                result = await todoistApi.delete(finalPath);
                                break;
                        }
    
                        const response: any = {
                            success: true,
                            id: itemId,
                            result,
                        };
    
                        if (matchedName) {
                            response.found_by_name = matchedName;
                            response.matched_content = matchedContent;
                        }
    
                        return response;
                    }
                    // Create mode
                    else {
                        finalPath = options.path || options.basePath || '';
    
                        let result;
                        switch (options.method) {
                            case 'GET':
                                result = await todoistApi.get(finalPath, apiParams);
                                break;
                            case 'POST':
                                result = await todoistApi.post(finalPath, apiParams);
                                break;
                            case 'DELETE':
                                result = await todoistApi.delete(finalPath);
                                break;
                        }
    
                        return {
                            success: true,
                            created_item: result,
                        };
                    }
                } catch (error) {
                    return {
                        success: false,
                        error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error),
                        item,
                    };
                }
            })
        );
    
        const successCount = results.filter(r => r.success).length;
        return {
            success: successCount === items.length,
            summary: {
                total: items.length,
                succeeded: successCount,
                failed: items.length - successCount,
            },
            results,
        };
    };
  • Factory function createBatchApiHandler that defines and registers the batch handler for tools like 'rename_shared_labels', handling schema, validation, name resolution (not used here), and API calls.
    export function createBatchApiHandler<T extends z.ZodRawShape>(
        options: {
            name: string;
            description: string;
            itemSchema: T;
            method: HttpMethod;
            mode?: 'read' | 'create' | 'update' | 'delete';
            idField?: string;
            nameField?: string;
            findByName?: (name: string, items: any[]) => any | undefined;
            validateItem?: (item: any) => { valid: boolean; error?: string };
        } & ( // Or we specify full path
            | {
                  path: string;
                  basePath?: never;
                  pathSuffix?: never;
              }
            // Or we specify base path and path suffix
            | {
                  path?: never;
                  basePath: string;
                  pathSuffix: string;
              }
        )
    ) {
        // Create basic description, we cant properly use 'anyOf' here so for now we will add info to description
        let finalDescription = options.description;
        const requiresIdOrName = options.idField && options.nameField && options.mode !== 'create';
    
        if (requiresIdOrName) {
            const requirementText = `\nEither '${options.idField}' or the '${options.nameField}' to identify the target.`;
            finalDescription += requirementText;
        }
    
        const itemSchemaObject = z.object(options.itemSchema);
    
        const enhancedItemSchema: z.ZodTypeAny = requiresIdOrName
            ? itemSchemaObject.refine(
                  (data: any) =>
                      data[options.idField!] !== undefined || data[options.nameField!] !== undefined,
                  {
                      message: `Either ${options.idField} or ${options.nameField} must be provided`,
                      path: [options.idField!, options.nameField!],
                  }
              )
            : itemSchemaObject;
    
        const batchSchema = z.object({
            items: z.array(enhancedItemSchema),
        });
    
        const handler = async (args: z.infer<typeof batchSchema>): Promise<any> => {
            const { items } = args;
    
            // For modes other than create, check if name lookup is needed
            let allItems: any[] = [];
    
            const needsNameLookup =
                options.mode !== 'create' &&
                options.nameField &&
                options.findByName &&
                items.some(item => item[options.nameField!] && !item[options.idField!]);
    
            if (needsNameLookup) {
                // Determine the base path for fetching all items
                // Example: /tasks from /tasks/{id}
                const lookupPath =
                    options.basePath || (options.path ? options.path.split('/{')[0] : '');
                allItems = await todoistApi.get(lookupPath, {});
            }
    
            const results = await Promise.all(
                items.map(async item => {
                    if (options.validateItem) {
                        const validation = options.validateItem(item);
    
                        if (!validation.valid) {
                            return {
                                success: false,
                                error: validation.error || 'Validation failed',
                                item,
                            };
                        }
                    }
    
                    try {
                        let finalPath = '';
                        const apiParams = { ...item };
    
                        // For modes where need id
                        if (options.mode !== 'create' && options.idField) {
                            let itemId = item[options.idField];
                            let matchedName = null;
                            let matchedContent = null;
    
                            // If no ID but name is provided, search by name
                            if (!itemId && item[options.nameField!] && options.findByName) {
                                const searchName = item[options.nameField!];
                                const matchedItem = options.findByName(searchName, allItems);
    
                                if (!matchedItem) {
                                    return {
                                        success: false,
                                        error: `Item not found with name: ${searchName}`,
                                        item,
                                    };
                                }
    
                                itemId = matchedItem.id;
                                matchedName = searchName;
                                matchedContent = matchedItem.content;
                            }
    
                            if (!itemId) {
                                return {
                                    success: false,
                                    error: `Either ${options.idField} or ${options.nameField} must be provided`,
                                    item,
                                };
                            }
    
                            // Apply security validation to itemId before using in path
                            const safeItemId = validatePathParameter(itemId, options.idField || 'id');
    
                            if (options.basePath && options.pathSuffix) {
                                finalPath = `${options.basePath}${options.pathSuffix.replace('{id}', safeItemId)}`;
                            } else if (options.path) {
                                finalPath = options.path.replace('{id}', safeItemId);
                            }
    
                            delete apiParams[options.idField];
                            if (options.nameField) {
                                delete apiParams[options.nameField];
                            }
    
                            let result;
                            switch (options.method) {
                                case 'GET':
                                    result = await todoistApi.get(finalPath, apiParams);
                                    break;
                                case 'POST':
                                    result = await todoistApi.post(finalPath, apiParams);
                                    break;
                                case 'DELETE':
                                    result = await todoistApi.delete(finalPath);
                                    break;
                            }
    
                            const response: any = {
                                success: true,
                                id: itemId,
                                result,
                            };
    
                            if (matchedName) {
                                response.found_by_name = matchedName;
                                response.matched_content = matchedContent;
                            }
    
                            return response;
                        }
                        // Create mode
                        else {
                            finalPath = options.path || options.basePath || '';
    
                            let result;
                            switch (options.method) {
                                case 'GET':
                                    result = await todoistApi.get(finalPath, apiParams);
                                    break;
                                case 'POST':
                                    result = await todoistApi.post(finalPath, apiParams);
                                    break;
                                case 'DELETE':
                                    result = await todoistApi.delete(finalPath);
                                    break;
                            }
    
                            return {
                                success: true,
                                created_item: result,
                            };
                        }
                    } catch (error) {
                        return {
                            success: false,
                            error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error),
                            item,
                        };
                    }
                })
            );
    
            const successCount = results.filter(r => r.success).length;
            return {
                success: successCount === items.length,
                summary: {
                    total: items.length,
                    succeeded: successCount,
                    failed: items.length - successCount,
                },
                results,
            };
        };
    
        return createHandler(options.name, finalDescription, batchSchema.shape, handler);
    }
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 ('Rename') but doesn't describe what happens during the rename (e.g., whether it affects existing tasks with the label, permission requirements, rate limits, or error conditions). For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding the tool's behavior.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, with zero wasted information.

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?

For a mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is inadequate. It doesn't explain the batch nature of the operation (implied by 'items' array), what the tool returns, error handling, or how it differs from similar tools like 'update_labels'. The context signals indicate complexity that isn't addressed.

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?

The description doesn't mention parameters at all, while the input schema has 1 parameter ('items') with 0% description coverage. Since schema_description_coverage is 0%, the description fails to compensate by explaining the parameter structure. However, the tool name 'rename_shared_labels' (plural) hints at batch operations, which aligns with the array parameter, providing minimal context beyond the schema.

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 ('shared label in Todoist'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'update_labels' by specifying 'shared label' rather than general label updates, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'remove_shared_labels'.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'update_labels' or 'remove_shared_labels'. It doesn't mention prerequisites, constraints, or typical scenarios for renaming shared labels versus other label operations.

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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