Skip to main content
Glama

get_camera

Retrieve the current Roblox Studio camera's CFrame components, Focus, and FieldOfView to inspect camera state or reuse its view in scripts.

Instructions

Get current Studio camera (CFrame components, Focus, FieldOfView).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses what state is returned (CFrame components, Focus, FieldOfView), which implies a non-mutating read, but it never states read-only semantics, side effects, or whether the camera must be active in a Studio session.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. The verb comes first and the parenthetical scope list is compact and informative.

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

Completeness4/5

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

With no output schema, the description partially compensates by naming the key returned values, which is what an agent needs from a zero-parameter getter. It stops short of full completeness by omitting the read-only guarantee and any output structure detail.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool takes zero parameters, so there is nothing to document and the baseline of 4 applies. The description's parenthetical list describes return fields rather than parameters, which is harmless but not parameter-relevant.

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 gives a specific verb+resource ('Get current Studio camera') and enumerates the returned state (CFrame components, Focus, FieldOfView). The get/set pairing with the sibling set_camera makes the direction of the operation unambiguous, though it never names or contrasts that sibling explicitly.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Usage is only implied by the verb 'Get' with no parameters — an agent infers it is a read of current camera state. There is no statement of when to call this versus set_camera, get_scene, or execute_luau, and no prerequisites are mentioned.

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