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InDesign UXP MCP Server

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create_spread_guides

Add grid guides to an InDesign spread by specifying rows, columns, gutters, color, and margin fitting. Optionally remove existing guides on a chosen layer.

Instructions

Create guides on a spread

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
spreadIndexYesSpread index
numberOfRowsNoNumber of rows
numberOfColumnsNoNumber of columns
rowGutterNoRow gutter in mm
columnGutterNoColumn gutter in mm
guideColorNoGuide color (RGB values as comma-separated string or UI color name)BLUE
fitMarginsNoFit guides to margins
removeExistingNoRemove existing guides
layerNameNoLayer name to create guides on
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It only says 'create guides,' but does not mention side effects (e.g., removing existing guides via parameter), permissions, or limitations. The description adds minimal behavioral context.

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 sentence, which is concise but lacks structure. While it is short, it does not earn its place by providing substantive guidance beyond the function name.

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?

With 9 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description should explain the overall purpose and key behaviors. It only states 'Create guides on a spread,' leaving the agent to infer all details from the schema. This is incomplete for a complex tool.

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 additional parameter details beyond the schema. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description 'Create guides on a spread' clearly states the action (create guides) and the target resource (spread). It distinguishes from sibling tools like create_master_guides and create_page_guides, though it could explicitly contrast them.

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 like create_page_guides or create_master_guides. The description does not specify context or prerequisites.

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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