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Add Web Layer

add_web_layer

Add XYZ, WMS, or WFS web layers to a QGIS project using a service URL and type.

Instructions

Add a web layer (XYZ, WMS, WFS) to the project. service: 'xyz', 'wms', 'wfs'.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
crsNoEPSG:3857
urlYes
nameNo
serviceYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description only mentions adding a layer. It does not disclose any behavioral aspects like destructive potential, authentication needs, or rate limits, leaving the agent without critical safety information.

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?

The description is very short (one sentence plus a list), which is concise but lacks structure. It front-loads the purpose but omits necessary details, making it under-specified rather than efficiently structured.

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?

With 4 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not cover parameter defaults (e.g., crs default), required vs optional fields, or return behavior, leaving significant gaps for an AI agent.

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%, but the description lists service types ('xyz', 'wms', 'wfs'), adding partial meaning to the service parameter. However, it does not explain url, crs, or name parameters, which are undocumented.

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 states the action (add) and resource (web layer) with specific supported service types (XYZ, WMS, WFS), distinguishing it from sibling tools like add_vector_layer or add_raster_layer.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as add_vector_layer or add_raster_layer. The description fails to provide context or exclusions.

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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