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Lightroom MCP Elite

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lightroom_create_develop_preset

Save custom Develop settings as a reusable preset in Lightroom Classic to apply consistent adjustments across photos.

Instructions

Save specified Develop settings as a new preset in Lightroom Classic.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
folderYes
settingsYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. It only says 'Save... as a new preset'; it does not mention whether existing presets with the same name are overwritten, what happens to current Develop settings, or any required context like selecting a photo first.

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?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundant wording. It earns its place, though it is terse enough that it sacrifices useful detail.

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?

Given the opaque nested settings object, zero annotation coverage, and no parameter descriptions, this description is not sufficient for an agent to invoke the tool correctly. An output schema exists, so return values are not a gap, but input/behavior guidance is lacking.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It loosely maps 'Develop settings' to the settings object and 'new preset' to name/folder, but it does not explain the required shape of the settings object, folder semantics, or naming constraints.

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 states a specific action ('Save specified Develop settings as a new preset') and names the resource ('Develop settings', 'preset', 'Lightroom Classic'). This clearly distinguishes it from related sibling operations like apply, copy, compare, or export presets.

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?

There is no guidance on when this tool should be used versus alternatives such as set_develop_settings or apply_develop_preset. It does not mention prerequisites, when creation is appropriate, or any exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.