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Read Fluent Case

fluent_read_case

Load an existing Fluent case file by providing its file path to access simulation data for further operations.

Instructions

Read an existing Fluent case file.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "file_path": "<file_path>"
    },
    "name": "fluent_read_case"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`file_path`	Yes	Absolute or working-directory-relative file path

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`ok`	Yes
`data`	No
`tool`	Yes
`error`	No
`message`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.2.0Aug 14, 2026

TDQS

B3.3/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

Annotations provide only all-false hints, which do not disclose actual side effects. The description says 'Read' but does not explain that reading a case file into Fluent likely modifies the current solver state. It adds no behavioral context beyond the literal operation.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence with no unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the primary action and resource, earning full credit for conciseness and structure.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The tool is simple and has an output schema, so return values are already covered. However, the description lacks context about what happens when a case is read (e.g., replaces current case, initializes solver). It is minimally complete but misses important usage context for a Fluent session.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% with file_path described as 'Absolute or working-directory-relative file path'. The description adds no additional meaning to the parameter, so the schema does the heavy lifting. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description 'Read an existing Fluent case file' uses a specific verb 'Read' and a distinct resource 'Fluent case file', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like fluent_read_mesh. It is specific and unambiguous about what the tool does.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that it loads a case for simulations, nor does it distinguish from fluent_read_mesh or other Fluent operations. No exclusions or contexts are given.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.