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CoppeliaSim MCP Server

by nashirabbash

coppelia_trajectory

Execute joint trajectories with velocity, acceleration, and jerk limits while checking collisions, grasp retention, slip, and place distance.

Instructions

Execute a joint path with velocity and optional acceleration/jerk limits, per-step collision checks, dynamic-contact grasp checks with post-lift retention and slip limits, and distance-based place checks.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
jointsYes
headlessNo
max_jerkNo
trajectoryYes
max_velocityYes
collision_pairsYes
gripper_actionsNo
max_accelerationNo
steps_per_waypointNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv1.0.1

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it does disclose meaningful behavior: per-step collision checks, dynamic-contact grasp checks with post-lift retention and slip limits, and distance-based place checks. It says nothing about blocking vs. async execution, what happens on a failed check (abort? raise?), or the effect of headless mode.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

One front-loaded sentence with no filler, but it is an overstuffed clause chain that is hard to parse. Structure would improve by splitting the limits from the validation checks.

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 a 9-parameter motion execution tool with no annotations, no output schema, and zero schema descriptions, the description leaves major gaps: parameter shapes, gripper action format, failure semantics, and return values are all unaddressed.

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% across 9 parameters, so the description must compensate and largely fails. It hints at max_velocity, max_acceleration, and max_jerk, but says nothing about joints, trajectory, collision_pairs, gripper_actions, steps_per_waypoint, or headless, all of which are undocumented everywhere.

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 states a concrete verb+resource: executing a joint path with velocity/acceleration/jerk limits plus collision and grasp checks. It is specific about what the execution validates. However, it never distinguishes itself from siblings like coppelia_motion, coppelia_step, or coppelia_simulate, which plausibly also move a robot.

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 indication of when to use this tool versus coppelia_motion or coppelia_step, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The agent must infer routing from the tool name alone.

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