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indesign-nutria-mcp

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anchoredObject_release

Release an anchored InDesign object from its anchor, turning it into a regular page item. Specify page and item indexes to restore independent positioning.

Instructions

Release anchored object to regular page item

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
itemIndexYes
pageIndexYes
document_idNoWhich open document to act on: a name (see document_listOpen) or a 0-based index. Defaults to the front document.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.6.1

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it only says the object becomes a regular page item. It does not say whether position/text-wrap is preserved, whether the change is reversible, or what happens to the anchoring frame — the details an agent most needs for a mutation.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though the brevity shades into under-specification rather than tightness.

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?

For a mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema and two undocumented required parameters, the definition is materially incomplete. It omits preconditions, side effects and the indexing semantics needed to call it correctly.

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 only 33%: document_id is documented but pageIndex and itemIndex — both required — have no schema descriptions and no explanation in the description. The description adds zero parameter meaning, so an agent cannot tell how the target anchored object is identified.

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 (release) and resource (anchored object) plus the resulting state (regular page item). That distinguishes it from the sibling verbs anchoredObject_create, setPosition, getSettings and setProperties, though it never names them explicitly.

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 preconditions (e.g. the object must already be anchored), and no mention of the sibling tools an agent might confuse this with. The agent must infer everything from the name.

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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