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Render selected cameras

keyshot_batch_render
Destructive

Render a specified list of saved cameras from one KeyShot scene into an output directory, with configurable image format, resolution, sampling, and quality presets.

Instructions

Render an explicit list of saved cameras from one scene into an output directory.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
widthNoRender width in pixels. Overrides the selected quality preset when provided.
formatNoOutput image format. Defaults to PNG when omitted.
heightNoRender height in pixels. Overrides the selected quality preset when provided.
camerasYesSaved camera names to render in order. Use keyshot_list_cameras first when names are unknown.
samplesNoMaximum render samples. Cannot be combined with maxTimeSeconds and overrides preset sampling when provided.
outputDirYesDirectory for generated render files. Relative paths resolve inside KEYSHOT_OUTPUT_DIR; external paths are rejected by default.
overwriteNoWhether existing image files may be replaced. Defaults to false.
scenePathYesAbsolute path to an existing KeyShot scene file to open. Input files may be outside the configured output directory.
qualityPresetNoRender quality preset: preview (960x540, 16 samples), standard (1920x1080, 64 samples), or final (3840x2160, 256 samples).
maxTimeSecondsNoMaximum render time in seconds. Selects time-based rendering and cannot be combined with samples.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
okYesTrue when the requested operation completed successfully.
dataNoOperation-specific structured result data, or null when unavailable.
errorYesHuman-readable failure reason, or null after success.
warningsYesNon-fatal conditions the user or agent should review.
errorCodeNoStable error category for common failures.
outputFilesYesAbsolute paths of images or scene files created by the operation.
suggestionsNoActionable recovery steps for the user or agent.
keyshotStdoutTailYesTruncated tail of KeyShot headless output for diagnostics.
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, which the description does not contradict. The description adds that output goes to a directory but does not disclose additional behavioral details like overwrite rules, rendering time, or process requirements, though the schema covers overwrite.

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 sentence that immediately states the action and scope. It contains no filler or redundant information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite being brief, the tool is well-specified through its rich schema (100% parameter coverage), annotations, and output schema. The description provides a clear overview; however, it omits explicit guidance on when to use this vs. sibling render tools, which is a minor gap.

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?

All 10 parameters have schema descriptions, and the schema provides detailed semantics (e.g., overlapping samples/maxTimeSeconds, outputDir path restrictions, qualityPreset values). The tool description itself adds no parameter-specific meaning beyond saying 'explicit list of saved cameras'.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description uses a specific verb 'Render' and identifies the resource: 'explicit list of saved cameras from one scene' into an output directory. This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like keyshot_render_all_cameras (all cameras) and keyshot_preview_render.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage for batch-rendering specific cameras but does not explicitly state when to choose this over alternatives such as keyshot_render_all_cameras or keyshot_preview_render. The 'cameras' parameter schema adds a prerequisite ('Use keyshot_list_cameras first') but this is not in the tool description.

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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