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get_current_take

Retrieve the active take and its overridden parameters from Houdini to inspect the current scene state.

Instructions

Get the current take and its overridden parameters.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
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 of behavioral disclosure. The word 'Get' implies a read-only operation, and the phrase 'overridden parameters' hints at the return content, but the description does not disclose edge-case behavior (e.g., what happens when no take exists) or the exact structure of the returned data. With no annotations to fill the gap, this is thin.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single front-loaded sentence with zero wasted words. Every element — the action, the resource, and the return scope — earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a zero-parameter getter with no output schema, the description names the return content ('current take and its overridden parameters') but does not clarify behavior when no take is active, the format of the overridden parameters, or the relationship to sibling take tools. It is minimally adequate but leaves meaningful gaps for a tool whose annotations carry none of this burden.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool has zero parameters and no schema descriptions needed, and the baseline for a 0-parameter tool is 4. There is nothing for the description to add about parameter semantics since the input schema is an empty object.

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 uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('current take'), and adds meaning beyond the name by mentioning 'overridden parameters' — a detail not obvious from the tool name. It is clear enough to distinguish from siblings like list_takes, set_current_take, and create_take, though it does not explicitly name them.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as list_takes, set_current_take, or create_take. It simply states what the tool does without any context for selection, exclusions, or prerequisites.

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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