List all pages on an InDesign master spread by name, optionally choosing which open document to inspect.
List all pages on a master spread
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | ||
| document_id | No | Which open document to act on: a name (see document_listOpen) or a 0-based index. Defaults to the front document. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.6.1Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. 'List' implies a safe read, but the description does not disclose pagination, ordering, or whether the required 'name' must match an existing master spread. For a tool with zero annotation coverage this is thin.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
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 contributes to the gaps in parameter and behavioral disclosure.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With no annotations, no output schema, and one of two parameters undocumented, the description should do more. It omits what 'name' refers to and what the returned page list contains, leaving the agent to guess.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 50%: document_id is documented, but the required 'name' parameter has no description anywhere. The description implies 'name' is the master spread identifier but never says so, leaving the required parameter semantically ambiguous.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb and resource: 'List all pages on a master spread'. An agent can distinguish this from page_listAll (all document pages) and document_getStoryPages. However, it does not name a sibling or clarify the master-spread scope against master_list.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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 alternatives such as page_listAll or master_list. The agent must infer that this tool is for inspecting a master spread's pages.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.