Delete a section from an open Adobe InDesign document by its index. Specify an optional document ID or default to the front document.
Delete a section by its index
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| document_id | No | Which open document to act on: a name (see document_listOpen) or a 0-based index. Defaults to the front document. | |
| sectionIndex | Yes |
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 for a destructive mutation. It does not state whether the deletion is reversible, whether it can be undone via the undo tool, what happens to section content, or what permissions are required.
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 tight sentence with no filler, and the action is front-loaded. It is efficient but too sparse to count as well-structured for a destructive operation.
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?
For a destructive tool with no annotations, no output schema, and one undocumented parameter, the description should cover reversibility and indexing semantics. As written, it omits everything an agent needs beyond the literal action.
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 description coverage is 50%: document_id is fully documented in the schema, while sectionIndex has no schema description. The description names 'index' as the identifying input, loosely mapping to sectionIndex, but adds no details (0-based, whether it references the list from section_list) beyond that.
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 ('Delete a section'), so an agent knows exactly what it does. However, it offers no differentiation from sibling destructive tools (page_delete, layer_delete, shape_delete) or from section_create/section_list, leaving the agent to infer scope from the name alone.
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 alternatives named, and no prerequisites stated. The description does not mention that section_list or section_create exist as the complementary read/creation operations for the same resource.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.