Use the Speak AI MCP server tool update_folder to update a folder.
What does it do?
Update a folder. name must always be supplied (the server replaces the folder
config). Pass assignTo to replace who can access it; omit it to keep the current
assignment.
Parameters
update_folder takes 4 parameters, 2 of them required.
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
folderId |
string | Yes | Unique identifier of the folder |
name |
string | Yes | Display name for the folder |
description |
string | No | Optional folder description |
assignTo |
array of string | No | Who can access the folder: user IDs, and user group IDs with a “ (G)“ suffix (e.g. “64b1… (G)”). Get IDs from list_users and list_user_groups. |
Behaviour
The Speak AI MCP server publishes these behaviour hints for update_folder.
- Can change data in your workspace.
- Can delete or overwrite data. Use with care.
- Repeating an identical call is safe.
- Stays inside Speak AI. Does not reach other systems.
Related
- Folders & views lists the rest of the Folders & views category.
- Tool reference lists every Speak AI MCP server tool.
- MCP server covers setup, supported clients, and what agents can do once connected.