indesign-mcp-server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_document_infoB | Get detailed information about the current InDesign document |
| create_documentB | Create a new InDesign document with advanced options |
| open_documentB | Open an existing InDesign document |
| save_documentB | Save the current document |
| close_documentB | Close the current document |
| add_pageB | Add a new page to the document |
| delete_pageB | Delete a page from the document |
| duplicate_pageC | Duplicate a page |
| navigate_to_pageC | Navigate to a specific page |
| create_text_frameB | Create a text frame with advanced formatting options |
| edit_text_frameB | Edit properties of an existing text frame |
| find_replace_textC | Find and replace text in the document |
| place_imageC | Place an image with advanced options |
| create_rectangleC | Create a rectangle shape |
| create_ellipseC | Create an ellipse shape |
| create_paragraph_styleC | Create a new paragraph style |
| create_character_styleC | Create a new character style |
| apply_paragraph_styleB | Apply a paragraph style to text |
| list_stylesC | List all available styles in the document |
| create_color_swatchB | Create a new color swatch |
| list_color_swatchesA | List all color swatches in the document |
| apply_colorC | Apply color to an object |
| create_tableC | Create a table |
| populate_tableC | Populate table with data |
| create_layerC | Create a new layer |
| set_active_layerC | Set the active layer |
| list_layersA | List all layers in the document |
| export_pdfC | Export document as PDF with advanced options |
| export_imagesB | Export pages as images |
| export_epubC | Export document as EPUB |
| package_documentB | Package document for print production |
| execute_indesign_codeC | Execute custom ExtendScript code in InDesign |
| preflight_documentC | Run preflight check on the document |
| view_documentB | Get visual representation and detailed info about the current document |
| zoom_to_pageC | Zoom and fit page in view |
| data_mergeD | Perform data merge operation |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 36 tools
Most tools target distinct resource-action pairs, but get_document_info and view_document both provide document overview, and navigate_to_page/zoom_to_page are visually oriented. Descriptions likely clarify, but a few pairs could cause misselection.
All tools use verb_noun snake_case consistently (create_document, export_pdf, list_layers), with clear verbs and resource names. No mixed conventions or vague verbs.
At 36 tools, this exceeds the 25+ threshold for 'too many'. While InDesign is complex, many tools could be consolidated (e.g., export_* variants, create_rectangle/ellipse), making the surface heavier than necessary.
The server covers document lifecycle, page management, styles, layers, and exports, but lacks object deletion, movement, or listing beyond pages. The execute_indesign_code tool mitigates gaps, but agents will need to use it for missing operations.