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TypeScript
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Convert to Outlines

convert_to_outlines
Destructive

Convert text to vector outlines for a selection, all text, or a layer without activating Illustrator or invoking Computer Use.

Instructions

Convert text to outlines. Runs without activating Illustrator in default background mode; never invokes Computer Use.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "target": "<target>"
    },
    "name": "convert_to_outlines"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
targetYesTarget: "selection" (selected), "all" (all text), or layer name

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.8.0-local.1

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The description adds execution-mode context ("runs without activating Illustrator in default background mode; never invokes Computer Use") that annotations do not cover. But for a tool annotated destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=false, it never says what is destroyed: the text loses editability and the conversion is not reversible. That is the most important behavioral fact and it is left to inference.

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?

Two short sentences, core action front-loaded, and the runtime caveat second. No filler or redundancy.

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

Completeness3/5

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

There is no output schema, so the description carries the return-value burden and stays silent on it. For a destructive, non-idempotent operation on a single required target, it should at least note irreversibility or the undo path (a sibling `undo` exists).

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% and the single target parameter is fully documented in the schema, including the "selection"/"all"/layer-name semantics. The description adds nothing about the parameter, so baseline 3 applies.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb and resource ("Convert text to outlines"), which is unambiguous and matches the title. However, it does not distinguish itself from the many other text-related siblings (list_text_frames, apply_text_style, create_path_text) or explain what "outlines" means operationally (text becomes vector paths).

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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of when this is preferable to run_script or other text manipulation tools. The two sentences address execution mechanics, not selection criteria.

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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