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set_websocket_ip

Configure the IP and port for WebSocket connections in the ROS MCP Server to enable robotic movement control via precise IP settings.

Instructions

Set the IP and port for the WebSocket connection.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ipYes
local_ipYes
portYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states what the tool does but reveals nothing about side effects, permissions needed, error conditions, or what happens after setting the IP/port (e.g., whether it persists, requires restart). This is inadequate for a configuration tool with potential system impact.

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?

The description is a single, direct sentence that efficiently conveys the core function without any fluff. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded with the essential information.

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?

Given no annotations, no output schema, and 3 parameters with 0% schema coverage, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on behavioral implications, parameter meanings, and expected outcomes, which are critical for a configuration tool that could affect system connectivity.

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%, so the description must compensate for undocumented parameters. It mentions 'IP and port' but only covers 2 of the 3 parameters (ip, port), omitting 'local_ip' entirely. This leaves one parameter unexplained and provides no additional context beyond naming two parameters.

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 clearly states the action ('Set') and the target ('IP and port for the WebSocket connection'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools, which are mostly about querying services and topics rather than configuration.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives or in what context it should be applied. The description is purely functional without any usage context, prerequisites, 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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