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create_lop_node

Add a LOP node to a Houdini scene by specifying parent path, node type, and optional name for procedural layout or USD workflows.

Instructions

Create a LOP node.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNo
node_typeYes
parent_pathYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

D1.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden — and it discloses nothing about permissions, side effects on the scene, whether the node is created inside the currently selected network, or what is returned. 'Create' at least implies a mutation, but no trait beyond that is conveyed.

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 single sentence is short and front-loaded, but its brevity reflects under-specification rather than economy — there is no content to be concise about. Nothing here earns its place beyond the name.

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?

For a three-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and 0% schema description coverage, the description is far too thin. The presence of an output schema excuses it from explaining return values, but it still leaves the agent without the path format, valid node types, or creation semantics needed to call it correctly.

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% and the description mentions none of the three parameters (parent_path, node_type, name). With two required parameters whose formats (path syntax, valid node type strings) are entirely undocumented anywhere, the description fails to compensate.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Create a LOP node' essentially restates the tool name and title, adding only the acronym expansion (LOP). It gives a verb and a resource but offers no scope, no distinction from siblings like create_node or modify_node, and no indication of what a LOP node is in this context.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as create_node, even though that sibling likely overlaps heavily. An agent has no basis for choosing between them.

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