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duplicate_page_item

Duplicate a page item in InDesign by specifying the page index, item index, and new X,Y coordinates.

Instructions

Duplicate a page item

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageIndexYesIndex of the page containing the item
itemIndexYesIndex of the page item to duplicate
xYesX coordinate for the duplicate
yYesY coordinate for the duplicate
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description lacks details about side effects (e.g., whether original remains, duplicate is selected) or prerequisites.

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?

Description is a single concise sentence with no redundant words, but could be more informative without sacrificing brevity.

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?

For a tool with 4 parameters and no output schema or annotations, the description is too minimal to inform the agent about return values or behavioral context.

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?

Input schema has 100% coverage on parameter descriptions, so baseline is 3; description adds no additional parameter insight.

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 'duplicate' and resource 'page item', but does not distinguish from sibling tools like duplicate_page or duplicate_spread.

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 vs alternatives such as move_page_item or resize_page_item.

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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