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indesign-nutria-mcp

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master_delete

Delete an InDesign master spread by name from the active or specified open document. Use it to remove unused master pages when cleaning up layouts.

Instructions

Delete a master spread by name

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
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

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a destructive, irreversible operation but never states whether the deletion can be undone, what happens to pages already using the master, whether it requires the document to be writable, or what the result is.

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 seven-word sentence with zero filler and the action front-loaded. It is efficient, though the brevity reflects under-specification as much as tight editing.

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 destructive tool with no annotations, no output schema, and only half the parameters documented, the description is substantially incomplete. It should at minimum address undo/reversibility, in-use constraints, and how the master name is resolved.

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 coverage is 50%: document_id is fully documented in the schema, but 'name' has only a minLength constraint. The phrase 'by name' usefully signals that the name identifies the master spread rather than the document, adding a little meaning beyond the schema, but it gives no format or lookup guidance.

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 ('Delete a master spread') plus the identification method ('by name'), so an agent can distinguish it from master_create/master_duplicate/master_apply. It does not explicitly contrast itself with any sibling, but the verb makes the distinction obvious.

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 when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives, and no preconditions such as whether the master must first be removed from pages or whether a list call is needed to resolve the name. The agent is left to infer everything.

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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