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Update Board Column Tool

Renames a board column, changes its type or description, or moves it to a new position (1 = first). Requires owner or admin role.

Renames a board column, changes its type or description, or moves it to a new position (1 = first). Requires owner or admin role.

Safety: Write

Tool names, field names, and schema descriptions remain in canonical MCP English so copied calls match the server exactly.

Input schema

Field Type Required Description
project_name string no The project name or keyword. Required unless project_id is provided.
project_id integer no Exact project ID. Use this when project_name matches multiple projects.
board_id integer no Board ID. Optional when the project has one board.
board_name string no Board name (or part of it).
column_id integer no Column ID. Required unless column_name is given.
column_name string no Current column name (or part of it).
name string no New column name (2–30 characters).
type string no New column type.
description string no New column description.
position integer no New 1-based position of the column on the board.

Example prompt

Use update-board-column-tool to help me with the relevant Taskavel task.

Example call

{
  "name": "update-board-column-tool",
  "arguments": {}
}

Last reviewed Jul 26, 2026