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create_ellipse

Destructive

Creates a new ellipse shape on the Figma page, with optional custom size, position, fill color, and parent container.

Instructions

Create a new ellipse (circle/oval) on the current page or inside a parent node.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
xNoX position (default 0)
yNoY position (default 0)
nameNoEllipse name
widthNoWidth in pixels (default 100)
heightNoHeight in pixels (default 100)
parentIdNoParent node ID in colon format. Defaults to current page.
fillColorNoFill color as hex e.g. #3B82F6
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations indicate destructiveHint=true, readOnlyHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, which align with creation behavior. The description adds no further behavioral details beyond the annotations, such as potential side effects or scope of creation.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, front-loaded with action and resource, no redundant words. Efficient and clear.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Description covers creation location (page/parent node) but omits return value information (e.g., created node ID). With no output schema and 7 optional parameters, a brief note on return data would improve completeness.

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 coverage is 100%, so each parameter is already described. The tool description does not add additional semantic value beyond the schema, resulting in baseline score.

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 action (create) and resource (ellipse (circle/oval)) with location context (on current page or inside a parent node). It distinguishes from sibling shape creation tools like create_rectangle by specifying the ellipse shape.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like create_rectangle or create_frame. The description implies it is for ellipses, but does not provide usage context or exclusions.

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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