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render_preview_3d

Render the current OpenSCAD model to a PNG image for preview. Specify an output path to save the rendered snapshot.

Instructions

Render the current OpenSCAD model to PNG.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
output_pathNopreview-3d.png

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
successNo
entity_idNo
pathNo
messageYes
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears full responsibility for disclosing behaviors like side effects, required state (e.g., model must be loaded), file overwriting, or performance. The description lacks these details.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence, but it is overly terse and omits necessary information. Brevity here sacrifices completeness.

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?

Given the lack of annotations and an output schema that exists but is not described, the description fails to provide enough context about prerequisites, output format details, or how the result is produced. A more complete description would include these aspects.

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 does not explain the output_path parameter or any other parameters. The parameter's meaning and usage are left entirely to the schema, which provides a default but no explanation.

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 specifies the action ('Render') and resource ('current OpenSCAD model') and output format ('PNG'), which is clear. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like render_preview_2d or export_model, but the name and context imply the 3D aspect.

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 such as render_preview_2d or export_model. The description only states what it does, not the appropriate usage context or conditions.

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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