autocad-mcp
Provides tools for automating AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT drawings, including creating and editing entities, layers, blocks, annotations, P&ID symbols, and validation.
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In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@autocad-mcpcreate a new layer named walls and set color red"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
autocad-mcp
AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT 자동화를 위한 MCP 서버.
Claude 같은 LLM이 자연어로 AutoCAD 도면을 생성·편집할 수 있도록 MCP 프로토콜로 연결합니다.
특징
AutoCAD LT 지원 — COM/ActiveX 없이 LISP + 파일 IPC 방식으로 LT에서도 동작
헤드리스 모드 — ezdxf 백엔드로 AutoCAD 없이 DXF 파일 직접 생성
Validation Layer — 도면 실행 전 기하·의존성·간섭 검증 (AssemblyValidator로 shape 간 충돌 사전 차단)
P&ID 지원 — 공정 배관 계장도 심볼·라인 삽입
Related MCP server: Greenloom CAD MCP Server
아키텍처
LLM (Claude)
│ MCP tool call
▼
MCP Server (server.py) ← 8개 툴 + validate
│
├─ Validation Layer ← 실행 전 검증 (geometry / dependency / assembly)
│
├─ File IPC Backend ← AutoCAD LT: JSON 파일 → LISP dispatch → 결과 파일
└─ ezdxf Backend ← 헤드리스: Python에서 DXF 직접 생성MCP 툴 목록
툴 | 설명 |
| 파일 생성·열기·저장·PDF 출력 |
| 레이어 생성·속성·잠금·동결 |
| 도형 생성 (선·원·호·사각형·폴리라인 등) 및 수정 |
| 블록 삽입·속성 조회·수정 |
| 치수·지시선 |
| P&ID 심볼·배관 라인 |
| 줌·화면 제어 |
| 핑·백엔드 전환·스크린샷 |
| 실행 전 Validation (geometry / dependency / assembly) — 개발 중 |
설치
# 의존성 설치
uv sync
# AutoCAD LT 연결 시 LISP 로드 (AutoCAD 명령창에서)
(load "C:/path/to/lisp-code/mcp_dispatch.lsp")실행
# MCP 서버 시작
uv run python -m autocad_mcp
# 백엔드 선택 (환경변수)
AUTOCAD_MCP_BACKEND=ezdxf uv run python -m autocad_mcp # 헤드리스
AUTOCAD_MCP_BACKEND=file_ipc uv run python -m autocad_mcp # AutoCAD LTClaude Desktop 연결
claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"autocad-mcp": {
"command": "...python.exe",
"args": ["-m", "autocad_mcp"],
"env": {
"AUTOCAD_MCP_BACKEND": "file_ipc"
}
}
}
}AutoCAD LT IPC 동작 방식
AutoCAD LT는 COM 자동화를 지원하지 않으므로 파일 기반 IPC를 사용합니다.
Python → C:/temp/autocad_mcp_cmd_{id}.json 작성
→ "(c:mcp-dispatch)" 입력 전송
→ AutoCAD LISP이 명령 실행
→ C:/temp/autocad_mcp_result_{id}.json 작성
→ Python이 결과 파일 폴링Validation Layer
현재 개발 중입니다. API와 동작 방식은 변경될 수 있습니다.
validate(operation="pipeline", data={"intents": [...]})
│
├─ Phase 1: shape별 개별 검증
│ ├─ GeometryValidator — 치수 범위, 최소 반지름
│ └─ DependencyValidator — layer → entity 순서 (DFA)
│
└─ Phase 2: 전체 교차 간섭 검증
└─ AssemblyValidator — shape 간 겹침·여유 거리테스트
uv run pytestAvailable Tools
9 toolsannotationA
Annotation: text, dimensions, and leaders.
Operations: create_text — data: {x, y, text, height?, rotation?, layer?} create_dimension_linear — data: {x1, y1, x2, y2, dim_x, dim_y} create_dimension_aligned — data: {x1, y1, x2, y2, offset} create_dimension_angular — data: {cx, cy, x1, y1, x2, y2} create_dimension_radius — data: {cx, cy, radius, angle} create_leader — data: {points: [[x,y],...], text}
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already mark the tool as non-read-only, and the operation names imply creation, but the description adds no behavioral context beyond that. It does not mention side effects on the drawing, error behavior, coordinate-system assumptions, or what happens after a successful operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is compact, well-structured as a scannable operation list, and every line adds useful information. There is no filler or redundant restating of the schema.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the generic schema, the description is nearly complete: it covers all operations and their payload shapes. Minor gaps include undocumented behavior of include_screenshot and lack of explicit units or coordinate context, but these do not prevent correct operation selection.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema is generic and has 0% schema description coverage, so the description carries the full burden. It compensates thoroughly by defining the exact data object shape expected for every operation, including required fields and optional markers.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description names the resource ('Annotation') and enumerates six specific creation operations (text, dimension variants, leader), so an agent knows exactly what the tool does. It is clearly distinguishable from sibling tools like drawing, entity, and layer by its scope.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The opening line 'Annotation: text, dimensions, and leaders' plus the operation list gives a clear context for when to use this tool. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the intended usage is obvious enough for an agent to select it appropriately.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
blockA
Block definition, insertion, and attribute management.
Operations: list — List all block definitions. insert — data: {name, x, y, scale?, rotation?, block_id?} insert_with_attributes — data: {name, x, y, scale?, rotation?, attributes: {tag: value}} get_attributes — data: {entity_id} update_attribute — data: {entity_id, tag, value} define — data: {name, entities: [{type, ...}]}
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With readOnlyHint=false, the description's listing of mutating operations (insert, update_attribute, define) is consistent with the annotation. It adds operation-level context but does not disclose side effects, coordinate assumptions, failure behavior, or what happens when metadata is updated.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is compact and front-loaded with a one-line summary followed by a structured operation list. Every operation gets a single line with its data payload, and there is no filler or redundant restating of schema fields.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a six-operation dispatch tool with a generic data field and no enums, the description provides the necessary operation vocabulary and rough data contracts. However, requiredness of fields like x/y/name is not marked, and deeper semantics for define and attribute operations are left vague.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description carries the parameter documentation burden, and it does so with per-operation data shapes including optional markers for scale, rotation, and block_id. It still leaves some fields under-specified, such as the entities array in define, attribute value types, and include_screenshot semantics, but the core data contracts are understandable.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The opening line scopes the tool to block definition, insertion, and attribute management, and the operation list enumerates distinct verbs such as list, insert, define, get_attributes, and update_attribute. This clearly identifies the resource and actions, distinguishing it from sibling drawing, entity, and layer tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies block-related usage through the operation list, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus siblings like entity or layer. There is no exclusion guidance or comparison to alternatives, so an agent must infer the appropriate context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
drawingA
Drawing file management.
Operations: create — Create a new empty drawing. data: {name?} open — Open an existing drawing. data: {path} info — Get drawing extents, entity count, layers, blocks. save — Save current drawing. data: {path?} (saves to path if given, else QSAVE) save_as_dxf — Export as DXF. data: {path} plot_pdf — Plot to PDF. data: {path} purge — Purge unused objects. get_variables — Get system variables. data: {names: [...]} undo — Undo last operation. redo — Redo last undone operation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With readOnlyHint=false, the tool is already marked as potentially mutating, and the description adds meaningful behavioral details: save mentions QSAVE fallback, undo/redo state operations, and purge targets unused objects. It does not disclose destructive side effects (e.g., purge deleting data permanently), but the per-operation explanations go well beyond the bare annotation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a tightly formatted bullet list with no filler. Each line adds one distinct operation plus a brief explanation and data hint, and the overall purpose is front-loaded in the first line.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a ten-operation dispatcher, the description covers each operation's function and relevant data requirements, and an output schema exists to cover return values. The main gap is the unexplained `include_screenshot` parameter, which prevents the description from being fully complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description is the only documentation of valid `operation` values and `data` structures. It lists all operations and gives per-operation data hints such as `data: {path}` for open and `data: {names: [...]}` for get_variables. However, the `include_screenshot` parameter is never mentioned, leaving one parameter undocumented.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description opens with "Drawing file management" and then enumerates ten distinct operations, each with a verb and a resource (e.g., "create — Create a new empty drawing," "plot_pdf — Plot to PDF"). This makes the dispatcher's purpose and each subcommand unambiguous. Although sibling tools are not referenced, the operations are clearly scoped to whole-drawing management, distinguishing it from entity/layer/block tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The operation list implicitly tells an agent when to use this tool (e.g., when saving or opening a drawing), but there are no explicit when-not-to-use statements or pointers to siblings like entity, layer, or block. Usage context is conveyed indirectly through the operation names, not through explicit routing guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
entityA
Entity creation, querying, and modification.
Create operations: create_line — x1, y1, x2, y2, layer? create_circle — data: {cx, cy, radius}, layer? create_polyline — points: [[x,y],...], data: {closed?}, layer? create_rectangle — x1, y1, x2, y2, layer? create_arc — data: {cx, cy, radius, start_angle, end_angle}, layer? create_ellipse — data: {cx, cy, major_x, major_y, ratio}, layer? create_mtext — data: {x, y, width, text, height?}, layer? create_hatch — entity_id, data: {pattern?}
Read operations: list — layer? → list entities count — layer? → count entities get — entity_id → entity details
Modify operations: copy — entity_id, data: {dx, dy} move — entity_id, data: {dx, dy} rotate — entity_id, data: {cx, cy, angle} scale — entity_id, data: {cx, cy, factor} mirror — entity_id, x1, y1, x2, y2 offset — entity_id, data: {distance} array — entity_id, data: {rows, cols, row_dist, col_dist} fillet — data: {id1, id2, radius} chamfer — data: {id1, id2, dist1, dist2} erase — entity_id
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| x1 | No | ||
| x2 | No | ||
| y1 | No | ||
| y2 | No | ||
| data | No | ||
| layer | No | ||
| points | No | ||
| entity_id | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations only supply readOnlyHint=false, so the description carries the burden. The operation list correctly reflects mutating and read-only behaviors, but does not mention side effects, prerequisites such as an open drawing, or the meaning of the include_screenshot flag.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The content is organized into Create/Read/Modify groups with one line per operation, and every line adds a signature or behavior. The summary sentence is front-loaded and there is no filler.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given 19 operations and only 1 required schema parameter, the description covers most of what an agent needs to choose and call an operation. It would be more complete if it explicitly stated that operation must be set to one of the listed names and described include_screenshot.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With schema_description_coverage=0%, the operation-specific parameter shapes such as create_circle data: {cx, cy, radius} and offset data: {distance} provide crucial meaning absent from the schema. It still leaves some semantics implicit, such as angle/factor units and accepted operation strings.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The opening line 'Entity creation, querying, and modification' names the resource and the three verb families, and the operation list makes the scope concrete. It lacks explicit differentiation from siblings like drawing or block, so it stops short of 5.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
It clearly signals this is the tool for entity-level operations such as create_line, list, move, and erase rather than drawing/session-level tasks. There is no explicit 'when-not-to-use' or direct pointer to a sibling, but the context is unambiguous.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
layerA
Layer creation and management.
Operations: list — List all layers with properties. create — data: {name, color?, linetype?} set_current — data: {name} set_properties — data: {name, color?, linetype?, lineweight?} freeze — data: {name} thaw — data: {name} lock — data: {name} unlock — data: {name}
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With readOnlyHint=false, the annotations already signal mutation; the description goes further by itemizing mutating operations such as create, set_current, set_properties, freeze, thaw, lock, and unlock. It does not disclose side effects or reversibility, but the operation list provides meaningful behavioral detail beyond the annotation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a compact, front-loaded summary followed by a bulleted operation list with minimal syntax. Every line adds information, and it avoids redundancy with the schema.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a multi-operation layer tool with a sparse schema, the description covers the core call shape well: operation names and per-operation data. The output schema presumably handles return-value documentation, so the main remaining gap is the unexplained include_screenshot parameter and lack of explicit required-field notes. Overall it is adequate for an agent to invoke most operations correctly.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must carry parameter meaning; it does so by listing valid operation strings and showing the expected data object shape for each operation (e.g., create data: {name, color?, linetype?}). However, it leaves include_screenshot completely undocumented and does not explicitly mark which fields within data are required.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description opens with 'Layer creation and management' and then enumerates eight specific operations (list, create, set_current, set_properties, freeze, thaw, lock, unlock), making both the resource (layers) and the actions concrete. This clearly separates it from sibling tools like entity, block, or view.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The operation list implies the tool is for any layer-management task, but the description never explicitly states when to choose it over a sibling tool or when not to use it. No prerequisites, exclusions, or alternative tools are mentioned, so usage guidance is only implicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
pidA
P&ID drawing with CTO symbol library.
Operations: setup_layers — Create standard P&ID layers. insert_symbol — data: {category, symbol, x, y, scale?, rotation?} list_symbols — data: {category} draw_process_line — data: {x1, y1, x2, y2} connect_equipment — data: {x1, y1, x2, y2} add_flow_arrow — data: {x, y, rotation?} add_equipment_tag — data: {x, y, tag, description?} add_line_number — data: {x, y, line_num, spec} insert_valve — data: {x, y, valve_type, rotation?, attributes?} insert_instrument — data: {x, y, instrument_type, rotation?, tag_id?, range_value?} insert_pump — data: {x, y, pump_type, rotation?, attributes?} insert_tank — data: {x, y, tank_type, scale?, attributes?}
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description reveals that operations mutate the drawing by creating layers, inserting symbols, and connecting equipment, which is consistent with the readOnlyHint=false annotation. It does not disclose prerequisites such as whether setup_layers must be called first, coordinate system expectations, or the effect of include_screenshot. It adds operation-level behavior but not deeper behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a tight, consistently formatted operation list with no filler. The domain statement is front-loaded, and every line adds a distinct operation or data shape. It is an excellent model of concise reference documentation.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a multi-operation dispatch tool, the description covers all operation names and their data payloads, and an output schema exists so return-value documentation is not essential. It is slightly incomplete around the include_screenshot parameter and setup ordering, but otherwise sufficient for correct invocation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description lists the expected data keys for each operation, including optional fields marked with '?'. This substantially compensates for the generic schema. The only structured parameter not explained is include_screenshot, which prevents a 5.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The opening phrase 'P&ID drawing with CTO symbol library' plus the enumerated operations (setup_layers, insert_symbol, draw_process_line, etc.) makes the tool's purpose concrete. It stops short of a clean single verb+resource statement and does not explicitly contrast with sibling drawing/layer tools, so it earns 4 rather than 5.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The operation list implies when to use this tool, such as when inserting P&ID symbols or drawing process lines. However, it never explicitly states when to prefer this tool over sibling tools like drawing, layer, or block, and it gives no exclusions. Guidance is implied rather than explicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
systemBRead-only
Server status and management.
Operations: status — Backend info, capabilities, health check. health — Quick health check (ping backend). get_backend — Return current backend name and capabilities. runtime — Return process/runtime details for spawn diagnostics. init — Re-initialize the backend. execute_lisp — Execute arbitrary AutoLISP code (File IPC only). data: {code}
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| operation | Yes | ||
| include_screenshot | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, yet the description reveals operations like 'init — Re-initialize the backend' and 'execute_lisp — Execute arbitrary AutoLISP code', which are clearly mutating and potentially destructive. This directly contradicts the read-only annotation, making the description unreliable for safety expectations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-organized with a clear front-loaded summary and a bulleted operation list. It avoids unnecessary prose, though the repeated use of 'Backend' in multiple operations slightly reduces tightness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The output schema exists, so return values are covered, but the description lacks critical context for a multi-operation tool: no guidance on which operation to use in what situation, no explanation of the 'File IPC only' restriction beyond execute_lisp, and no mention of potential side effects for init. The annotation contradiction further undermines completeness.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description must compensate, but it only partially does. It lists valid values for the operation parameter and shows that execute_lisp expects data: {code}, but other operations' data requirements and the include_screenshot parameter remain unexplained, leaving significant ambiguity.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Server status and management' and enumerates six specific operations, making the tool's purpose explicit. It also distinguishes itself from sibling tools like layer, entity, and drawing by focusing on system-level operations rather than drawing content.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The operation list implies various use cases (health check, backend info, executing LISP), but there is no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over alternatives or when to prefer one operation over another. The context is clear enough for basic decisions, but exclusions and alternatives are not spelled out.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
validateARead-only
LLM 모호성 → Branch 후보 생성 → Constraint Tree prune → Deterministic 실행 순서 반환.
Operations: branch — DesignIntent → Branch 후보 생성. data: {intent: {shape_type, params, features?}} check — Branch 후보들 → Constraint Tree 검증 (valid/pruned 분류). data: {branches: [...]} select — Valid Branch 중 best 선택 (min cost + semantic priority + hash). data: {valid_branches: [...]} pipeline — Intent 리스트 → branch/check/select 전 단계 한번에. data: {intents: [{shape_type, params, features?}, ...]}
pipeline 반환 예시 (PASS): {ok: true, selected_branch: {branch_hash, total_cost, commands: [...]}, stats: {...}}
pipeline 반환 예시 (FAIL — 모두 prune): {ok: false, all_pruned: true, failures: [{branch_hash, failed_node, reason, suggestion}]}
selected_branch.commands 를 순서대로 entity/layer/... 툴에 실행하면 항상 동일한 input → 동일한 output 이 보장된다.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | No | ||
| rule_set | No | default | |
| operation | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, and the description adds valuable behavioral context: the tool is deterministic ('항상 동일한 input → 동일한 output 보장'), it prunes branches ('valid/pruned 분류'), and it can return all_pruned failures with suggestions. It does not contradict the read-only annotation and goes beyond it by describing the output structure's behavior.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured with a clear overview, an operations list with data formats, and concrete return examples for pipeline (PASS/FAIL). Each sentence contributes information without redundancy, and the format is scannable and front-loaded with the core workflow.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description is quite complete for a complex tool with an output schema: it covers the high-level pipeline, lists all operations, provides data shapes, and gives return examples for the pipeline both on success and failure. However, it omits details about the 'rule_set' parameter and does not show return formats for the individual branch/check/select operations, which keeps it from being fully complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
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. It defines the data structures for each operation (e.g., branch data: {intent: {shape_type, params, features?}}), which helps clarify the 'data' parameter. However, the 'rule_set' parameter is not explained at all, and the 'operation' parameter's allowed values are only implied by the operations list, leaving a significant gap.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly explains the tool's core workflow: it takes LLM ambiguity, generates branch candidates, prunes them via a constraint tree, and returns a deterministic execution order. The operations list (branch, check, select, pipeline) specifies exact actions, and the final line distinguishes it from sibling tools by directing execution of returned commands to entity/layer/etc.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies when to use the tool: 'selected_branch.commands 를 순서대로 entity/layer/... 툴에 실행하면' indicates this is a precursor to executing on other tools. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or compare it to alternatives besides the implicit contrast with the sibling creation/modification tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
viewARead-only
Viewport control and screenshot capture.
Operations: zoom_extents — Zoom to show all entities. zoom_window — Zoom to window: x1, y1, x2, y2 get_screenshot — Capture current view as PNG image.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| x1 | No | ||
| x2 | No | ||
| y1 | No | ||
| y2 | No | ||
| operation | Yes |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=true, lowering the burden; the description adds operation semantics and notes that get_screenshot returns a PNG. However, it does not disclose the coordinate space for zoom_window (model/world vs screen), whether coordinates are effectively required despite schema null defaults, or what happens if coordinates are omitted or passed with other operations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A one-line purpose statement followed by three bullet-style operation lines; every sentence earns its place. The purpose is front-loaded, and each operation is a single scannable line with no redundant filler.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a dispatcher with an unconstrained operation parameter and no enums, the description supplies the critical operation vocabulary that the schema lacks, and the output schema presumably covers return values. However, it leaves notable gaps: coordinate semantics for zoom_window, whether coordinates are required for that operation, and whether the coordinate parameters should be null for the other two operations.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description partially compensates: 'zoom_window — Zoom to window: x1, y1, x2, y2' maps the four numeric parameters to the operation that consumes them, and the Operations list is the only source of valid values for the unconstrained operation string. But it leaves coordinate ordering, units, and coordinate system unspecified, and does not clarify that x1/y1/x2/y2 are effectively required for zoom_window even though the schema marks them optional with null defaults.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a clear purpose ('Viewport control and screenshot capture') and enumerates three distinct operations, each with a specific verb, resource, and effect (zoom_extents, zoom_window, get_screenshot). It is immediately distinguishable from sibling tools like drawing, entity, or layer, which cover different AutoCAD domains.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The operation list gives implicit selection guidance — zoom_extents for showing everything, zoom_window for a specific region, get_screenshot for capturing PNG output. However, there is no explicit when-to-use wording, no exclusions, and no stated alternative among the sibling tools; the domain separation from drawing/entity/layer/block is only implied by names.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
9 tool updates
v3.0.0- First observed
annotation - First observed
block - First observed
drawing - First observed
entity - First observed
layer - First observed
pid - First observed
system - First observed
validate - First observed
view
TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
The top-level tools (layer, drawing, entity, block, annotation, pid, view, system, validate) are clearly distinct by domain. However, there is some overlap between entity.create_mtext and annotation.create_text, and between block.insert and pid.insert_symbol, but these are minor and descriptions clarify the context.
The tool names are single nouns, while operations inside them use a mix of simple verbs (list, create) and compound verbs with underscores (save_as_dxf, get_variables, insert_with_attributes). Naming is not consistently verb_noun across all tools, and read operations use inconsistent verbs (list, get, info).
The server has 9 top-level tools, well within the ideal 3-15 range. Each tool represents a clear domain, and the number of tools is proportionate to the wide scope of AutoCAD functionality covered.
The tool surface is extensive, covering drawing file management, layers, entity CRUD, blocks, annotations, P&ID, view control, and system operations. Minor gaps exist, such as no direct editing of annotations or renaming layers, but these can be worked around with existing tools.
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