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Move an app or folder

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Idempotent

Move an app into a folder, or move a folder under another folder. Name exactly one of app_id or folder_id as the thing being moved, and to_folder_id as the destination, or null for the top level. Moving a folder also needs base_updated_at, the value read from ls or tree, so a move made against a stale reading is refused instead of undoing someone else's.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
app_idNoThe app to move. Name this or folder_id, not both.
folder_idNoThe folder to move. Name this or app_id, not both.
to_folder_idYesThe destination folder id, or null to move to the top level.
base_updated_atNoThe moved folder's updated_at, from ls or tree. Required when folder_id is given.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

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TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint false, idempotentHint true, destructiveHint false), the description reveals an important behavioral guard: stale reads are refused rather than silently overwriting another user's move. It also discloses the exactly-one-of-two-identifiers rule, adding meaningful behavioral context beyond what annotations provide.

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 sentences with no wasted words. The main action is front-loaded, followed by the exclusivity rule, destination semantics, and the stale-move guard. Every sentence contributes essential information.

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 mutating tool with four parameters and no output schema, the description covers the core operational requirements: what can be moved, exclusivity, destination behavior, and the conditional base_updated_at requirement. It does not describe the return value, but this is a minor omission for a move operation.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents each parameter. The description adds value by explaining the relationship between parameters: exactly one of app_id/folder_id, top-level use of null to_folder_id, and the necessity of base_updated_at for folder moves. This goes beyond the field-level schema descriptions.

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?

The description states a specific verb and resource: move an app or folder. It precisely distinguishes the two use cases (app into folder, folder under folder) and differentiates itself from read-only siblings like ls and tree by describing a mutation operation.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description gives clear usage constraints: name exactly one of app_id or folder_id, use to_folder_id as destination or null for top level, and provide base_updated_at when moving a folder. It mentions that base_updated_at comes from ls or tree, giving practical guidance, though it does not explicitly list alternative tools.

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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TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools target clearly distinct actions and resources, such as app CRUD, versioning, sharing, secrets, and folder operations. A few adjacent tools like read_app, read_app_file, and read_app_version, or update_app and publish_app_version, require careful reading, but their descriptions are explicit enough to prevent serious confusion.

Naming Consistency3/5

The set mostly uses a verb_noun pattern, with names like create_app, list_secrets, set_app_access, and trash_app. However, Unix-style commands like ls, mkdir, mv, tree, and whoami, plus mixed verbs such as get, read, list, remove, and revoke, break any single consistent convention.

Tool Count3/5

24 tools is on the heavy end of the 16-25 range, and while the platform covers apps, versions, folders, sharing, secrets, logs, and databases, the count feels somewhat large. Each tool has a defined role, but several could potentially be consolidated without losing clarity.

Completeness4/5

The surface covers the main lifecycle well: creating, reading, updating, versioning, sharing, securing, and organizing apps, plus secrets and database queries. Notable gaps are the lack of a permanent delete or restore tool for trashed apps, and the stated absence of captured function logs, but these are workable limitations rather than dead ends.