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ArcGIS Pro MCP

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Set Heatmap Renderer

arcgis_pro_set_heatmap_renderer
Idempotent

Apply a heatmap renderer to a specified layer in an ArcGIS Pro map, using project path and map/layer names to visualize point density.

Instructions

ArcGIS Pro:设置set heatmap renderer。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
map_nameYes
aprx_pathYes
layer_nameYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

D1.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety/mutation profile is covered. The description's generic claims ('returns verifiable structured results', 'write and path restrictions depend on service capabilities') add almost no concrete behavioral detail beyond those hints and do not say what layer state is modified or persisted.

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 every clause is boilerplate or tautological ('set heatmap renderer', generic capability disclaimers) rather than earning its place. Brevity here comes from under-specification, not effective structuring.

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?

For a mutation tool with three fully undocumented required parameters, the definition gives an agent no basis for correct invocation. An output schema exists so returns need no explanation, but the input side and the effect on the layer are entirely 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 all three required parameters (aprx_path, map_name, layer_name) are completely undocumented in both the schema and the description. The description does not mention any parameter, so it fails to compensate for the coverage gap.

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 '设置set heatmap renderer' simply restates the tool title in mixed Chinese/English, which is a tautology rather than a description of what the tool actually does. It does not explain what a heatmap renderer changes on the layer or how it differs from the many sibling renderer tools (set_unique_value_renderer, set_graduated_colors_renderer, etc.).

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 statement of when to use this tool versus the other renderer-setting siblings, nor any prerequisites about needing an open project, map, or layer. The only clause, 'write and path restrictions are subject to service capabilities,' is too vague to serve as usage 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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