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create_master_rectangle

Add a rectangle to a master spread by specifying its position, size, fill color, stroke, and corner radius.

Instructions

Create a rectangle on a master spread

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
masterNameYesMaster spread name
xYesX position in mm
yYesY position in mm
widthYesWidth in mm
heightYesHeight in mm
fillColorNoFill color (RGB hex or swatch name)
strokeColorNoStroke color
strokeWidthNoStroke width in points
cornerRadiusNoCorner radius in mm
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description fails to disclose behavioral effects like whether it replaces existing items, authorization needs, or error behavior, leaving ambiguity for a mutation tool.

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?

Single sentence is concise and front-loaded, but could benefit from additional context like coordinate system or return value without becoming verbose.

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 9 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete; it omits return value, prerequisites (e.g., master spread existence), and coordinate details.

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 covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so baseline is 3; description adds no extra parameter meaning but schema already provides sufficient detail.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the tool creates a rectangle on a master spread, differentiating it from sibling 'create_rectangle' which likely targets regular pages.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Description implies usage only for master spread rectangles but lacks explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives, prerequisites, or scenarios to avoid.

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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