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chriz-3656

Pencil2D Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

by chriz-3656

pencil2d_add_frame

Add or replace a keyframe image in a Pencil2D bitmap layer, optionally positioning it or supplying base64 image data.

Instructions

Add or replace a keyframe image in a Pencil2D project bitmap layer.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
frameYesKeyframe number (1-based index).
image_pathNoAbsolute path to a PNG/JPEG image file to insert.
layer_nameNoName or ID of the bitmap layer (defaults to first bitmap layer).
top_left_xNoCanvas X offset (default centers image: -width/2).
top_left_yNoCanvas Y offset (default centers image: -height/2).
base64_dataNoOptional base64-encoded image data (if image_path is not used).
project_pathYesPath to the .pclx file.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
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 behavioral burden. It does disclose that this can 'replace' an existing keyframe, which is useful, but it does not explain overwrite effects, permissions or project-state requirements, whether the project must be saved or closed, or what happens to an existing image at that frame.

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?

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though the terseness leaves important behavioral context unstated rather than wasting words.

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 seven-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is too thin. It does not cover overwrite semantics, project state expectations, layer requirements, or how the tool relates to batch insertion alternatives.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so every parameter is already documented in the input schema. The description adds no parameter-level meaning beyond the schema, and the baseline score of 3 is appropriate when the schema fully documents the parameters.

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 states a specific verb and resource: 'Add or replace a keyframe image' in a 'Pencil2D project bitmap layer.' This is clear enough to distinguish it from inspection or export tools, though it does not explicitly call out how it differs from sibling `pencil2d_add_frames_batch`.

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?

The description gives no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no alternatives. It does not say when to choose this over `pencil2d_add_frames_batch` for adding multiple frames, nor does it mention that a bitmap layer must already exist.

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