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analyze_draft

Analyze draft angles on a model to ensure moldability by specifying pull direction and required draft angle.

Instructions

Analyze draft angles for molding

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pullDirectionYesPull direction
requiredAngleNoRequired draft angle in degrees
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavioral traits. It does not mention whether the tool is read-only or destructive, what side effects occur, or any prerequisites. This is a significant gap.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Extremely concise (one sentence) with no filler. However, it is perhaps too terse and could include a bit more context without becoming overly long.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Despite a simple tool with two parameters, the description omits what the result or output of the analysis is (e.g., a report, success/failure, or data). This missing context hinders the agent from understanding the tool's full purpose.

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 coverage is 100% and parameters have basic descriptions. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, which is adequate but does not enhance understanding of parameter usage.

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?

Clearly states the specific action ('analyze draft angles') and domain ('for molding'), which distinguishes it from the many sibling tools (e.g., sketch tools, dimension tools, VBA macros).

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives or when not to use it. The description only states what it does, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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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