materials-studio-mcp-moc

md_model_readiness_assess

Assess a Materials Studio model specification for completeness, identifying missing elements required for simulation readiness. This read-only intake check flags gaps before model building.

Instructions

Read-only intake assessment for an incomplete Materials Studio model specification.

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": {
      "model_spec": "<model_spec>"
    },
    "name": "md_model_readiness_assess"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`model_spec`	Yes
`search_roots`	No

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0Aug 3, 2026

TDQS

C2.6/5.0

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. It discloses 'read-only' (safe), but says nothing about what the assessment actually checks, what it returns, whether it reads local files, or any other behavioral traits. The single phrase 'read-only' is insufficient for a tool with 2 parameters and nested objects.

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 very concise and front-loaded, but under-specified. It is a single sentence with no waste, yet it sacrifices necessary detail for brevity, making it inadequately sized for the tool's complexity.

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 tool has an output schema, 2 parameters (one nested object), and no annotations, the description is far from complete. It does not explain the purpose of search_roots, the nature of the assessment, criteria used, or the output content. The context provided by sibling tools suggests a rich domain, but this description provides none of that context.

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 description coverage is 0%. The description implies 'model_spec' via 'model specification' but does not explicitly describe either parameter, and 'search_roots' is completely unaddressed. The description adds minimal meaning beyond the schema's raw parameter names.

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 clearly identifies the tool as a read-only intake assessment for an incomplete Materials Studio model specification. It specifies the resource ('model specification') and implies the action (assess), which distinguishes it somewhat from sibling readiness/preflight tools.

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 is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or comparisons with sibling tools, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

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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