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create_sphere

Creates a sphere in a FreeCAD body with specified radius and center coordinates.

Instructions

FreeCAD tool: create_sphere

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
body_nameNoBody name
radiusNoRadius (mm)
cxNoCenter X
cyNoCenter Y
czNoCenter Z
Behavior1/5

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

The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as side effects, required permissions, or any constraints. With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden and fails to deliver any transparency.

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 brief, but it does not earn its place as it adds no substantive information. It is under-specified and does not effectively front-load critical details.

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 description is wholly insufficient for a 5-parameter tool with no output schema. It lacks any context about how the sphere is created, the role of body_name, or what the tool returns.

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 the baseline is 3. The description does not add any parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

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

Purpose1/5

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

The description ('FreeCAD tool: create_sphere') merely restates the tool name, which is a tautology. It adds no additional detail about the tool's function beyond what the name already implies.

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 alternative tools (e.g., create_box, create_cylinder). There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or scenarios.

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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