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Import a texture

bb_import_texture

Import images from disk or data URLs into Blockbench as project textures, allowing models to use custom materials for UV mapping and rendering.

Instructions

Load an image from disk or a data URL as a project texture.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNo
pathNo
data_urlNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a data-loading mutation but does not state whether the originating file must exist, what happens if both 'path' and 'data_url' are provided, the supported image formats, or where the resulting texture is placed. This is a significant gap for an unannotated tool.

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?

A single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the core action and format, though it is arguably under-specified rather than concise.

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 3-parameter tool with 0% schema coverage, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It omits parameter behavior, requiredness (0 required means the agent must guess), error conditions, and how the imported texture interacts with siblings, leaving the agent inadequately equipped to call it correctly.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for all three parameters. It only vaguely hints at 'disk or a data URL', mapping to 'path' and 'data_url', but does not explain the 'name' parameter or the mutual exclusivity/priority between path and data_url. None of the parameters are meaningfully documented.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description states a specific verb and resource ('load an image as a project texture'), which is clearer than the tautological title 'Import a texture'. However, it doesn't distinguish this from sibling tools like bb_create_texture or bb_generate_texture, leaving the agent to infer where imported images differ from created ones.

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 explicit when-to-use guidance or mention of alternatives. The agent is not told how this differs from bb_create_texture, bb_generate_texture, or bb_draw_texture, all of which appear to produce textures. No prerequisites or exclusions are given.

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