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set_config_value

Destructive

Set a specific configuration value by key.

Instructions

                    Set a specific configuration value by key.
                    
                    Security note: configuration changes affect later file and command behavior.
                    Isolating them from untrusted file or command content reduces the chance that external content influences configuration.
                    
                    Config keys include:
                    - blockedCommands (array)
                    - defaultShell (string)
                    - allowedDirectories (array of paths)
                    - fileReadLineLimit (number, max lines for read_file)
                    - fileWriteLineLimit (number, max lines per write_file call)
                    - telemetryEnabled (boolean)
                    
                    IMPORTANT: Setting allowedDirectories to an empty array ([]) allows full access 
                    to the entire file system, regardless of the operating system.
                    
                    This command can be referenced as "DC: ..." or "use Desktop Commander to ..." in your instructions.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
keyYes
valueYes
originNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changedv0.2.17
    • addedInput schema / properties / origin
      Added value: +{
+  "enum": [
+    "ui",
+    "llm"
+  ],
+  "type": "string"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / value / anyOf
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "number"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  {
+    "items": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "type": "array"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
-  "key"
-]New value: +[
+  "key",
+  "value"
+]
  2. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, and the description meaningfully extends this by warning that changes affect later file/command behavior and that setting allowedDirectories to [] grants full filesystem access. These are high-value behavioral specifics beyond the annotations, though reversibility and auth requirements are not addressed.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Front-loads the core purpose, then layers the security note, key list, and the critical allowedDirectories warning. Every section carries information, though the DC reference line and repeated framing add minor filler.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a destructive mutation tool with no output schema, the description covers the key inventory, value types, and the dangerous edge case. It stops short of explaining the origin parameter or whether changes are persistent/reversible, but the essentials for safe invocation are present.

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 0%, so the description carries the burden. It compensates well for the 'key' parameter by listing valid keys with their value types (array, string, number, boolean), but the 'value' parameter's constraints and the 'origin' enum (ui/llm) are left entirely undocumented.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Set a specific configuration value by key') and enumerates the exact keys that can be set, which lets an agent distinguish it from the sibling get_config. Sibling differentiation is implicit rather than explicit, but the intent is unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The security note gives some contextual reasoning for isolating configuration changes from untrusted content, which is implied usage guidance. However, it never states when to prefer this tool over get_config or when a change should be avoided, so there are no explicit when/when-not rules or named alternatives.

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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