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preflight_document

Run a preflight check on an InDesign document or selection to identify potential issues before export, using a specified preflight profile.

Instructions

Run preflight check on the document

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "preflight_document"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`scope`	No		document
`profile`	No	Preflight profile name

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.0.0Aug 1, 2026

TDQS

C2.5/5.0

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 full burden of behavioral disclosure. It fails to state whether the tool is safe/read-only, what output or return value it produces, or any side effects. The term 'preflight' implies checking, but the description does not explicitly assure non-mutating behavior.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single sentence and is concise, but it is under-specified to the point of being vague. It lacks structural elements like mention of parameters, behavior, or context that would make the conciseness effective.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With no output schema and no annotations, the description is insufficient for the agent to understand the tool's result or behavior. Given the complexity of a preflight check (likely producing a report), a one-line description is grossly inadequate for successful invocation and output interpretation.

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 50% (only 'profile' has a description). The tool description adds no information about either parameter; it doesn't explain 'scope' beyond the schema enum/default or clarify how 'profile' is used. The description fails to compensate for the partial schema coverage.

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?

The description uses the specific verb 'Run' with the resource 'preflight check on the document', clearly indicating the tool's function. It is distinct from siblings like 'package_document' or 'export_pdf' because 'preflight' is a recognized term in print workflows, though it doesn't elaborate on what the check entails.

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 to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention that preflight is typically run before export/package, nor does it state any prerequisites or exclusions among the sibling tools.

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