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ArcGIS Pro MCP

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Set Simple Renderer

arcgis_pro_set_simple_renderer
Idempotent

Set a simple renderer on an ArcGIS Pro layer to define its map symbology using the project, map, and layer names.

Instructions

ArcGIS Pro:设置set simple 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

D1.7/5.0
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. The description's '返回可验证的结构化结果' and '写入和路径限制以服务能力为准' are generic boilerplate that add no concrete behavioral detail (which properties of the existing renderer are replaced, whether the change is persisted to the project, permission needs).

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?

It is brief, but brevity here is under-specification rather than conciseness: one tautological clause plus a boilerplate disclaimer. No information is front-loaded because no information is present.

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-value explanation is not needed, but for a mutation tool with three undocumented required parameters and no annotation-contradicting detail, the description leaves the agent unable to invoke it correctly or safely.

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 description says nothing about aprx_path, map_name, or layer_name — no format, path conventions, or whether the layer name must already exist in the map. With all three parameters undocumented in both places, the description fails to compensate.

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 essentially restates the title ('set simple renderer') with an 'ArcGIS Pro:' prefix and adds no specification of what a simple renderer is or what gets changed. It does not distinguish this tool from the many sibling renderer tools (set_unique_value_renderer, set_graduated_colors_renderer, set_heatmap_renderer, etc.), leaving an agent no basis for choosing among them.

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 when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative-selection guidance at all. Given ~10 sibling renderer tools, the absence of any routing information is a serious gap rather than a minor omission.

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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