get_position
Retrieve the bot's current coordinates (x, y, z) and orientation (yaw, pitch) for precise location tracking.
Instructions
Get the bot's current position and orientation.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Retrieve the bot's current coordinates (x, y, z) and orientation (yaw, pitch) for precise location tracking.
Get the bot's current position and orientation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. The verb 'get' implies a read-only operation, but the description does not explicitly state that there are no side effects, nor does it disclose coordinate system or units. This is adequate but minimal.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no unnecessary words. It efficiently conveys the tool's function without redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
While the tool is simple, the description lacks details about the return format (e.g., coordinates as an array, orientation as yaw/pitch). Since there is no output schema, the description should specify this to fully inform the agent, but it does not.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has zero parameters, so the schema covers 100% of parameter semantics. The description does not need to add parameter details, and the baseline of 4 is appropriate given that no parameters exist.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb 'Get' and a clear resource 'the bot's current position and orientation', which directly distinguishes it from sibling tools like teleport_to (which sets position) and look_at (which sets orientation). This makes the tool's purpose immediately clear.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_bot_status, look_at, or teleport_to. It simply states what it does without any context on selection criteria 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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