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create_master_rectangle

Creates a rectangle on a specified master spread with precise positioning and dimensions. Define size, color, and corner radius for layout consistency.

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?

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It only states 'create' without disclosing side effects, such as whether it adds to the master spread or overrides existing items. Minimal behavioral info.

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?

The description is a single concise sentence that conveys the core purpose efficiently. While very brief, it earns its place without unnecessary words.

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?

Given the complexity (9 parameters, no output schema), the description is adequate for purpose but lacks behavioral transparency and usage guidelines. Not fully complete 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 coverage is 100%, so parameters are already documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema, achieving 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?

The description clearly states the verb (create), the resource (rectangle), and the context (on a master spread). It distinguishes from sibling 'create_rectangle' by specifying the location.

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_rectangle' for regular pages or 'create_master_text_frame' for text. No explicit when-to-use or when-not-to conditions.

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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