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create_master_text_frame

Automates adding a text frame to a master spread in InDesign. Set position, content, typography, and alignment for consistent page layouts.

Instructions

Create a text frame on a master spread

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
masterNameYesMaster spread name
contentYesText content for the frame
xNoX position in mm
yNoY position in mm
widthNoWidth in mm
heightNoHeight in mm
fontSizeNoFont size in points
fontFamilyNoFont family nameHelvetica Neue
textColorNoText color (RGB hex or name)Black
alignmentNoLEFT_ALIGN
isPrimaryTextFrameNoSet as primary text frame
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether the frame is added to an existing master or creates a new one, what happens if the master name is invalid, or any side effects beyond 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?

The description is a single concise sentence with no superfluous information, efficiently conveying the tool's purpose.

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 absence of an output schema and the moderate parameter count, the description provides minimal context. The schema covers parameter details, but the description lacks explanation of return values or behavior in edge cases, making it adequate but not complete.

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?

The input schema covers 91% of parameters with descriptions, so the description does not need to add much. It does not elaborate on parameter meaning beyond what the schema provides, resulting in a 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 action (create) and the target (text frame on a master spread), differentiating from sibling tools like create_text_frame or create_master_rectangle.

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?

The description implies the tool is for master spreads but does not explicitly state when to use it versus other tools like edit_text_frame or create_master_rectangle, nor does it mention any prerequisites or alternatives.

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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