get_bounding_box
Get the bounding box (extents) of a solid body in FreeCAD by providing its name.
Instructions
FreeCAD tool: get_bounding_box
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| body_name | No | Body name |
Get the bounding box (extents) of a solid body in FreeCAD by providing its name.
FreeCAD tool: get_bounding_box
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| body_name | No | Body name |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, and the description fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as whether the tool computes or retrieves data, side effects, or output format. It is completely opaque.
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?
Extremely short, but not concise because it omits essential information. It is under-specified for the tool's purpose.
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?
Given the simple tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description should at minimum state what the output represents (e.g., coordinates, dimensions). It provides no such context.
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?
Although schema coverage is 100% with one parameter described, the description adds no meaning beyond the schema. It does not explain the significance of 'body_name' or how it affects results.
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 'FreeCAD tool: get_bounding_box' is a tautology, essentially repeating the tool name without defining what a bounding box is or what the tool returns.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus sibling tools like get_body_dimensions or get_body_center. The agent has no context for selection.
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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