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imap-mcp

by twosg

move-email

Move an email message to another mailbox folder in an IMAP account using its UID and destination folder.

Instructions

Moves an email message to a different mailbox folder

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
uidYes
mailboxNoINBOX
destinationYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.1.0

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full behavioral burden but only states the action. It omits side effects (removal from source folder), permission requirements, destination-existence assumptions, and error behavior for invalid UIDs or folders.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. The action and scope are conveyed immediately.

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 3-parameter mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is too thin. It conveys purpose but leaves the agent without enough operational detail to invoke the tool confidently.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description does not name or explain any parameter. It loosely implies a message identifier and destination folder, but leaves uid, the default INBOX mailbox, and the destination string constraint unclarified.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb ('Moves'), resource ('email message'), and target ('a different mailbox folder'). This is unambiguous and clearly distinct from read, flag, list, search, and create-draft siblings.

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?

Provides no when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives. It does not explain when to move vs. flag or copy, nor does it mention constraints such as requiring the destination folder to already exist.

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