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insert_block

Place a block reference in an AutoCAD drawing at specified coordinates, with optional scale, rotation, layer, and color; supports block names or .dwg files.

Instructions

Insert a block reference.

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": {
      "name": "<name>",
      "insert": "<insert>"
    },
    "name": "insert_block"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`name`	Yes	Block name, or a .dwg path (AutoCAD backend) to insert as a block
`color`	No	ACI 0-256 or name (red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta, white, bylayer)
`layer`	No	Target layer (created if missing). Default: current layer.
`scale`	No
`insert`	Yes	[x, y] or [x, y, z]
`rotation`	No

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0Sep 28, 2026

TDQS

C2.8/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral context beyond that, such as whether the block must already exist, whether missing layers are created, or what side effects occur.

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 single sentence is front-loaded and contains no wasted words. It is extremely concise, though arguably too sparse for a six-parameter mutation tool.

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?

An output schema exists and annotations cover the safety profile, so the description need not explain return values or read-only status. Still, for a CAD insertion tool with sibling create_block/list_blocks, the description lacks context about prerequisites and the distinction between inserting and creating a block.

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?

The description provides no parameter information at all. Schema description coverage is 67%, leaving parameters like scale and rotation undocumented, and the description does not compensate for those gaps.

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 gives a specific verb and resource: 'Insert a block reference.' An agent can tell this is about placing a block, not listing or creating one. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools such as create_block or list_blocks, so it falls short of a 5.

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives like create_block. The agent must infer from the name alone that this is for inserting existing block definitions.

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