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create_box

Create a 3D box in FreeCAD by specifying its width, depth, height, and placement coordinates.

Instructions

FreeCAD tool: create_box

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
body_nameNoBody name
widthNoWidth (mm)
depthNoDepth (mm)
heightNoHeight (mm)
cxNoCenter X
cyNoCenter Y
czNoCenter Z
x_placementNoleft|center|rightcenter
y_placementNofront|center|backcenter
z_placementNobottom|center|topcenter
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. It fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as whether the tool requires an active document, modifies existing bodies, or affects the UI. The one-line description is entirely inadequate.

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 could be seen as concise, but it lacks substantive content. It does not earn its place because it adds minimal value beyond the tool name and title. A single phrase is too brief for a tool with 10 parameters.

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?

Given the tool has 10 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is completely insufficient. It does not explain what the tool does in the FreeCAD context, how to use it, or what the result is. It relies entirely on the schema and name.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so all parameters have descriptions in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 'FreeCAD tool: create_box', which indicates the tool creates a box in FreeCAD. However, it does not specify the shape (e.g., rectangular prism) or differentiate from siblings like 'create_cube'. It is clear but minimal.

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 usage context is provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool over alternative tools for creating boxes or other primitives. There is no guidance on prerequisites or typical workflows.

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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