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Update Graphic

update_graphic
Destructive

Update a PCB graphic or drawing item's properties by its UUID, including position, layer, width, text, start, end, center, and units.

Instructions

Update common properties of a PCB graphic/drawing item by UUID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
endNo
textNo
unitNo
uuidYes
layerNo
startNo
widthNo
centerNo
positionNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, but the description adds no further behavioral context. It does not explain what updating common properties entails, whether unlisted properties are preserved, or how destructive the operation is.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence with zero wasted words. However, conciseness borders on under-specification, though it is still well-structured and front-loaded.

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?

With 9 parameters, nested objects, a destructive operation, and an output schema, the description provides almost no operational context. It fails to explain usage, parameter semantics, or behavior, making it highly incomplete for the tool's complexity.

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%, so the description must compensate, but it mentions no parameters. 'Common properties' gives no indication of which fields can be updated, leaving all semantics to raw schema names.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly identifies the action (update), resource (PCB graphic/drawing item), and identifier (UUID). It effectively distinguishes from siblings like list_graphics and delete_graphic, though 'common properties' is somewhat vague.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites (e.g., obtaining UUID via list_graphics), or exclusions. The description provides no context for selecting this tool.

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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