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ArcGIS Pro MCP

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Gp Kml To Layer

arcgis_pro_gp_kml_to_layer
Idempotent

Convert a KML file into an ArcGIS Pro layer, returning verifiable structured results within configured path and permission boundaries.

Instructions

ArcGIS Pro:kml图层。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_kml_fileYes
output_folderYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

D1.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already state readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=false. The description adds only the vague caveat that write and path restrictions depend on service capabilities, without specifying permissions, overwrite behavior, or where outputs are written. It does not contradict the annotations, but adds minimal concrete behavioral context.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is short, but its brevity stems from under-specification rather than efficient information density. The first phrase is redundant with the title/name, and the second sentence is too generic to be useful.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Although an output schema exists and annotations provide some safety signals, the tool has two required parameters with 0% schema coverage and no usage guidance or clear purpose. For a geoprocessing conversion tool, the definition is far too incomplete to help an agent invoke it correctly.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% and both required parameters (in_kml_file and output_folder) have no descriptions. The description does not mention either parameter, so it fails to compensate for the schema's complete lack of parameter documentation.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description "ArcGIS Pro:kml图层" largely restates the tool name and only vaguely identifies the resource. It does not state the verb (convert/import) or clarify that the tool converts a KML file into a GIS layer, leaving the actual operation ambiguous.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

There is no guidance about when to use this tool, when not to use it, or which sibling tools to consider instead. The description provides no context for selecting it over other geoprocessing or layer-creation tools.

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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