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blender_set_parent

Set a parent-child relationship between Blender objects while preserving the object's world transform to keep its position and orientation unchanged.

Instructions

Parent one existing object to another while preserving its world transform by default.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
parent_nameYes
target_nameYes
keep_transformNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

All annotation hints are false, so the description carries the transparency burden. It does disclose one meaningful behavior beyond the schema: world transform is preserved by default. However, it does not explain what happens when keep_transform is false, whether changes are reversible, or what side effects parenting has on the scene beyond the hierarchy change.

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 sentence with the action front-loaded and the key default behavior attached as a qualifier. Every word contributes meaning; there is no redundant or filler language.

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 simple parenting operation, the description plus meaningful parameter names may be enough to make a basic call. However, with no annotations, no schema descriptions, and no output schema, the missing details about keep_transform=false behavior and edge cases leave an agent guessing at important behavior. It is adequate but not fully complete.

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%, and the description does not explicitly define target_name, parent_name, or keep_transform. The phrase 'one existing object to another' and the word 'default' hint at the parameter roles, but the agent must infer which object is the child and which is the parent, and the exact effect of keep_transform=false is not documented.

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 uses a specific action, 'Parent', on a clear resource, 'one existing object to another', and adds a distinct behavioral nuance: world transform preservation by default. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools such as blender_transform_object and blender_rename_object.

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?

The intended use is inferable from the verb and resource, and 'existing object' implies a prerequisite that objects must already exist. However, there is no explicit guidance about when to prefer this tool over alternatives, no exclusions, and no mention of how this relates to scene organization or transform-oriented siblings.

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