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setup_camera_track_to

Direct a camera to constantly face a target object by applying a Track To constraint, ensuring automatic aiming for animations or scene setups.

Instructions

Make a camera always point at a target object (Track To constraint).

Args: camera_name: Camera to constrain. target_name: Object to track.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
camera_nameYes
target_nameYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.0.0

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the transparency burden. It does disclose the core behavior (camera continuously points at the target by adding a Track To constraint), but it does not mention possible side effects such as whether an existing constraint is replaced, whether constraints stack, or what happens if the target name is invalid.

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 compact and front-loaded: the purpose is stated in the first sentence, and the two parameters are listed clearly with their roles. No filler or redundant information is present.

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 simple two-parameter tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the essential operation and parameter semantics. It does not detail error behavior or interaction with existing constraints, but these are minor gaps given the low complexity.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the Args section in the description is necessary and does add meaning: it maps camera_name to the camera being constrained and target_name to the object being tracked. This is more informative than the bare property titles, though it stays close to what the names already imply.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific action ('Make a camera always point at a target object') and names the exact constraint type ('Track To constraint'), so the tool's purpose is unambiguous. It is distinguishable from siblings such as configure_camera or add_object_constraint, though it does not explicitly name any alternative.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies the use case: whenever a camera should constantly track a target object. It does not provide explicit when-to-use/when-not-to-use guidance or compare against sibling tools like setup_turntable_camera or add_object_constraint, so the guidance is only implicit.

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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