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InDesign UXP MCP Server

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adjust_page_layout

Adjust page dimensions and margins for a given page index. Modify width, height, bleeds, and all margins in specified units.

Instructions

Adjust page layout with new dimensions and margins

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageIndexYesPage index
widthNoPage width (e.g., "600px", "8.5in")
heightNoPage height (e.g., "800px", "11in")
bleedInsideNoInside bleed (e.g., "3mm")
bleedTopNoTop bleed (e.g., "3mm")
bleedOutsideNoOutside bleed (e.g., "3mm")
bleedBottomNoBottom bleed (e.g., "3mm")
leftMarginNoLeft margin (e.g., "20mm")
topMarginNoTop margin (e.g., "20mm")
rightMarginNoRight margin (e.g., "20mm")
bottomMarginNoBottom margin (e.g., "20mm")
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It only states the action without disclosing behavioral traits like destructiveness, reversibility, or side effects. For a tool with 11 parameters, this is insufficient.

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 short sentence, which is concise but lacks structure. While it is front-loaded, it may be too brief to convey necessary context, bordering on under-specification.

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?

Given the complexity (11 parameters, no output schema, no annotations, many siblings), the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain scope (single or all pages), effects on existing content, or prerequisites like having an open document.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the word 'dimensions and margins', which is already evident from param names.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'Adjust' and resource 'page layout' with specifics 'dimensions and margins'. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like resize_page or set_page_properties, which could also adjust layout aspects.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites or conditions. The description fails to help an agent choose between this and similar tools.

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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