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Onshape MCP Server

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create_document

Create a new Onshape document with a given name, optional description, and public/private visibility setting.

Instructions

Create a new Onshape document

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesName for the new document
isPublicNoWhether the document should be public
descriptionNoOptional description for the document
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It only states that the tool creates a document, without disclosing return values, authentication needs, or error behavior. This is insufficient for a creation tool.

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 sentence that is concise and to the point. It could be slightly improved by front-loading the key verb, but it is effective.

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 three parameters and lack of output schema or annotations, the description is too minimal. It does not explain what happens upon success or failure, or any side effects like ownership or duplicates.

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?

All three parameters are fully described in the input schema (100% coverage). The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Create a new Onshape document' is a clear verb+resource statement. It distinguishes from sibling tools, which create other entities like assemblies or extrudes.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, but its purpose is self-explanatory. There are no siblings that also create documents, so the need for guidance is lower.

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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