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Update Post

update_post

Update an existing post's content or properties in Notion, then re-sync to WordPress. Only provided fields are updated.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyNoNew content in markdown (replaces entire body)
slugNoNew URL slug
tagsNoNew tag names
titleNoNew title
postIdYesThe post ID to update
publishNoSet true to also publish after updating
categoryNoNew category name
seoKeywordNoNew SEO focus keyword
seoDescriptionNoNew meta description for SEO (max 160 chars)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
jobIdYesUse get_job to poll status

Schema Changelog

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

  1. First observed

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, destructiveHint=false), the description adds non-obvious behavior: updates happen in Notion and then re-sync to WordPress. The partial-update rule ('Only provided fields are updated') is also useful and not otherwise stated.

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 one focused sentence with no filler. It front-loads the action and includes the most important behavioral constraint without becoming verbose.

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?

Given the full schema, output schema, and annotations, the description covers the core behavior, the cross-system sync side effect, and the partial-update rule. It could have more explicitly addressed when to use the publish parameter versus publish_post/direct_publish, but the essentials are present.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by clarifying partial-update semantics, which is not necessarily inferable from optional schema properties alone. It correctly avoids repeating individual parameter 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 uses a specific verb ('Update') and clearly identifies the resource: an existing post's content or properties in Notion, followed by re-sync to WordPress. It distinguishes itself from siblings like create_post and delete_post by emphasizing 'existing post'.

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 clearly conveys that this tool is for modifying an existing post and that only provided fields are updated. It does not explicitly mention alternatives like publish_post or direct_publish, so the guidance is clear but not exhaustive.

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

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools target clearly distinct resources and actions, separating creation, updates, deletions, list/get operations, and job monitoring. The main ambiguity is between direct_publish and publish_post, since both involve publishing, though their descriptions clarify creation vs. making a draft live.

Naming Consistency4/5

The majority of tools follow a clear verb_noun pattern: create_post, get_post, list_posts, update_post, delete_post, publish_post, list_categories, list_tags. The exceptions are direct_publish and sync_now, which deviate from the pattern but remain understandable.

Tool Count5/5

13 tools is well-scoped for a blogging and sync workflow covering posts, publishing, jobs, categories, tags, and settings. Each tool addresses a distinct part of the pipeline without redundancy or excessive granularity.

Completeness4/5

The surface covers the core post lifecycle, publishing jobs, sync triggers, WordPress metadata, and settings. The only notable gap is that direct_publish creates a WordPress post outside of Notion, while update_post explicitly syncs back from Notion, so updating a direct-published post may not be covered.