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Create Art-Net discovery panel

create_artnet_discovery_panel

Build an Art-Net discovery scaffold in TouchDesigner with device maps, universe maps, and an optional DMX In monitor to scan and visualize Art-Net devices and universes.

Instructions

Create an Art-Net DAT discovery scaffold with optional DMX In monitor, device maps, and universe maps.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "create_artnet_discovery_panel"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`net`	No
`name`	No	Generated baseCOMP name.	artnet_discovery_panel
`active`	No
`subnet`	No
`parent_path`	No	Parent COMP for the Art-Net discovery scaffold.	/project1
`device_count`	No
`universe_count`	No
`include_dmx_monitor`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.13.1Aug 2, 2026

TDQS

B3.3/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate this is not read-only and not destructive, but the description does not elaborate on what changes it makes, whether it creates new COMPs or modifies existing ones, or any external side effects. It adds minimal behavioral detail beyond the annotation flags.

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 that efficiently conveys the core purpose without redundancy. It is front-loaded with the main action and resource, followed by optional features.

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 an 8-parameter creation tool with no output schema, this description is too brief. It lacks parameter semantics, usage context, and behavioral details, making it insufficient for correct invocation, though sufficient for selection.

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?

With only 25% schema description coverage, the description should explain key parameters, but it only vaguely references 'optional DMX In monitor, device maps, and universe maps' without linking to specific parameters like include_dmx_monitor, device_count, or universe_count. It does not clarify net/subnet ranges or parent_path.

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 clearly identifies the tool's function: creating an Art-Net DAT discovery scaffold, with specific optional components (DMX In monitor, device maps, universe maps). This differentiates it from sibling creation tools like create_control_panel or create_dmx_fixture_pipeline.

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?

No guidance is provided about when to choose this tool over alternatives, nor any prerequisites or context. It merely states what it does, leaving the decision to the agent without explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use signals.

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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