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652036

ArcGIS Pro MCP

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Gp Copy Features

arcgis_pro_gp_copy_features

Copies features from an input dataset to a target feature class in ArcGIS Pro, returning structured results within service permission and path limits.

Instructions

ArcGIS Pro:复制要素。返回可验证的结构化结果;写入和路径限制以服务能力为准。

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
in_featuresYes
out_feature_classYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false and idempotentHint=false, so the write/idempotency profile is partly covered. The description adds only vague caveats ('write and path limitations depend on service capabilities') without saying whether an existing output is overwritten, whether the source is modified, or what auth/workspace is required — meaningful gaps for a data-writing tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

It is short and front-loads the purpose, but the second sentence is generic boilerplate that could be attached to almost any tool in this server and adds little. Brevity here reflects under-specification rather than disciplined editing.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but for a write tool with 0% parameter documentation and many ambiguous siblings, the description omits the essentials: acceptable input/output dataset forms, overwrite behavior, and how this differs from related copy/export tools.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0% for two required parameters; only bare titles 'In Features' and 'Out Feature Class' exist. The description supplies no format, source-type, or path syntax guidance to compensate, leaving the agent to guess at valid inputs.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description gives a specific verb+resource ('复制要素' / copy features), which is clearer than the bare tool name. However, it does nothing to distinguish this from the many near-neighbor siblings such as arcgis_pro_gp_copy_feature_class, arcgis_pro_gp_export_features, or arcgis_pro_gp_append, so an agent cannot tell which is the right copy-style tool.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no indication of when to use this over alternatives, what prerequisites apply, or what conditions select it. The clause about 'write and path limitations subject to service capabilities' hints at constraints but never states a usable rule.

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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