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sketchup-mcp

transform_component

Modify a SketchUp component's position, rotation, or scale to precisely place it in the model.

Instructions

Transform a component's position, rotation, or scale

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
scaleNo
positionNo
rotationNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It merely states 'transform' without revealing whether values are absolute/relative, units, coordinate system, or effects on existing component state, leaving significant behavioral ambiguity.

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?

A single sentence front-loaded with the action verb, containing no extraneous words. It is appropriately sized for the sparse information it conveys.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description lacks essential operational context such as behavior when optional parameters are omitted, coordinate system, or whether the component must exist. For a mutation tool with no annotations, this is insufficient for reliable invocation.

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 has no descriptions (0% coverage) and the description only repeats parameter names without defining array formats (e.g., [x,y,z]), units, or constraints. It fails to compensate for the schema gap.

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?

Description uses specific verb 'transform' and identifies resource 'component' with three specific attributes (position, rotation, scale), clearly distinguishing from sibling operations like create_component or set_material.

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?

Implies usage by naming the exact properties to modify, but offers no explicit context on when to use vs alternatives, no exclusions, and no mention of related tools.

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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