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Restore Document From Trash

restore_document
Idempotent

Restore a trashed document from the trash back into the binder, optionally placing it in a specific folder. Requires the document ID from list_trash.

Instructions

Restore a trashed document back into the binder, optionally into a specific target folder (otherwise it returns to a default location). Use list_trash to find the document id first. This is the inverse of delete_document. Requires an open project and a valid document id.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
documentIdYesScrivener document UUID, as returned by get_structure (a binder item "id").
targetFolderIdNoOptional id of the folder to restore into. Omit to restore to a default location.
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations indicate idempotent and non-destructive. Description adds context on default location vs. specific folder, which is useful beyond annotations.

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?

Three concise sentences: action, optionality, prerequisite, inverse, and requirements. No redundant words.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Covers all essential aspects: purpose, prerequisites, optional parameter, and relation to siblings. Adequate for a restoration tool without output schema.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema covers 100% with clear descriptions. Description reinforces parameters and adds context for targetFolderId (default vs. specific).

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?

Clearly states the action (restore a trashed document), the target (binder), and optionality (target folder). Distinguishes from siblings like delete_document and list_trash.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly tells to use list_trash first, mentions prerequisites (open project, valid document id), and relates to sibling delete_document as inverse.

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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