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Gp Minimum Bounding Geometry

arcgis_pro_gp_minimum_bounding_geometry
Idempotent

Generate envelopes, convex hulls, or other bounding shapes from input features to summarize spatial extent, with optional grouping by field.

Instructions

ArcGIS Pro:minimumgp minimum bounding geometry。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
group_optionNoNONE
geometry_typeNoENVELOPE
out_feature_classYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety/idempotency profile is covered. The description adds only the vague '返回可验证的结构化结果' and a hedged note about write/path limits, giving no concrete behavioral detail (e.g. that it creates a new output feature class, requirements, or input handling). No contradiction with annotations, but minimal added value.

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 very short but consists of a garbled restatement of the name plus generic filler, so it is under-specified rather than genuinely concise. It is not front-loaded with any actionable information.

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?

For a geoprocessing tool with four undocumented parameters, required inputs, and a write output (out_feature_class), the definition provides essentially nothing an agent needs to invoke it correctly. The presence of an output schema excuses not describing return values, but everything else is missing.

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 the four parameters (in_features, group_option, geometry_type, out_feature_class) carry only titles. The description says nothing about any parameter, so it fails to compensate for the complete lack of schema documentation – notably the meaning of geometry_type and group_option enums remains unexplained.

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 text 'minimumgp minimum bounding geometry' merely restates the tool name/title in garbled form and never states what the operation actually does (e.g. produce envelope/convex hull/rectangle-by-area geometries from features). It does not distinguish this tool from siblings such as arcgis_pro_gp_convex_hull or arcgis_pro_gp_aggregate_polygons. This is a tautology rather than a purposeful description.

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 tool versus alternatives like convex hull, aggregate polygons, or feature-to-point, and no prerequisites or context are given. The only clause present ('write and path restrictions subject to service capabilities') is generic boilerplate, not usable guidance.

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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