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unofficial-bambu-mcp

rename_plate

Assign a custom name to a plate so it is clearly identified in Bambu Studio.

Instructions

Give a plate a name (shown in Bambu Studio).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
plateYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
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 adds only the minor detail that the name appears in Bambu Studio; it says nothing about whether renaming overwrites an existing name, whether names must be unique, whether the change persists to the saved file, or what happens on an invalid plate index.

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 short sentence with the resource and effect front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though its brevity is part of why key details are absent.

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 mutation tool with zero annotations, zero schema descriptions, and no output schema, the definition omits the essentials an agent needs: what a plate index refers to and what the rename does to existing state. The one clause about Bambu Studio is the only added 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%: neither `plate` nor `name` has any description. The description does not clarify whether `plate` is a 0- or 1-based index, what identifiers are valid, or any constraint on `name` length or characters, so it fails to compensate for the coverage gap.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ("Give a plate a name") plus where the name surfaces (Bambu Studio), which is enough to distinguish it from rename_preset. It does not explicitly contrast with sibling plate tools like set_plate_settings or add_plate, so it stops short of full sibling differentiation.

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 guidance on when to call this versus alternatives, no prerequisites (must the plate exist? must a project be open?), and no exclusions. The agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name.

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