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openvsp.create_model

Create an OpenVSP aircraft model using a simple template or custom setup, with optional AngelScript commands to define geometry.

Instructions

Create a template or custom model.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
requestYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
timingsNo
log_pathYes
versionsNo
warningsNo
artifactsNo
operationNorun_vspaero
preflightNo
result_pathNo
script_pathYes
coefficientsNo
geometry_pathYes
manifest_pathYes
run_directoryYes
analysis_inputsNo
parameter_valuesNo
numerical_qualityNo
effective_settingsNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.6.0

TDQS

C2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Create' implies mutation, but it does not describe side effects, required permissions, output behavior, or reversibility. The agent gets no warning about potential impacts.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short, which is good for conciseness, but it is under-specified and lacks structure. It does not front-load key information or earn its place with substantive content. It is more an omission than effective brevity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool has an output schema and a nested request object with multiple properties, but the description provides no context. An agent cannot infer required parameters, how to structure the request, or what the output will be. It is inadequate for safe and correct invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate by explaining parameters, but it mentions none. The schema includes fields like template, case_name, output_dir, and set_commands, yet the description provides no meaning for them, leaving the agent without guidance.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a clear verb 'Create' and resource 'model', but it is vague about what 'template or custom' means. It does not specify the model context (e.g., OpenVSP geometry) or distinguish itself from sibling tools like modify or inspect. The phrase 'template or custom' hints at options but lacks clarity on their meaning.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that it creates a new model while modify edits an existing one, or any prerequisites like needing an existing project. The description gives no context for selection.

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