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create_object_style

Define object styles with customizable fill, stroke, corner radius, and transparency to enforce consistent formatting across InDesign layouts.

Instructions

Create an object style for consistent formatting

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesObject style name
fillColorNoFill color (swatch name)
strokeColorNoStroke color (swatch name)
strokeWeightNoStroke weight in points
cornerRadiusNoCorner radius in mm
transparencyNoTransparency percentage (0-100)
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It only states the creation action but does not mention side effects (e.g., style not applied), permissions, or mutation implications.

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 that is front-loaded and contains no unnecessary words.

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?

Given 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain what an object style is, how it relates to other style types, or post-creation behavior.

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 documented. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline of 3.

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 clearly states the verb 'Create' and resource 'object style' for formatting. It distinguishes from siblings like 'create_character_style' (text) and 'create_paragraph_style' (paragraphs), but does not explicitly differentiate.

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_character_style or create_paragraph_style. The description lacks context about targeting objects rather than text, which could lead to misuse.

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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