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create_spread_guides

Add structured guides to a spread by defining rows, columns, and gutters. Customize guide color, fit to margins, and optionally remove existing guides.

Instructions

Create guides on a spread

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
spreadIndexYesSpread index
numberOfRowsNoNumber of rows
numberOfColumnsNoNumber of columns
rowGutterNoRow gutter in mm
columnGutterNoColumn gutter in mm
guideColorNoGuide color (RGB values as comma-separated string or UI color name)BLUE
fitMarginsNoFit guides to margins
removeExistingNoRemove existing guides
layerNameNoLayer name to create guides on
Behavior2/5

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

Description lacks any behavioral traits beyond the schema. No annotations are provided, so the description should compensate but does not mention effects, permissions, or safety concerns.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

Very concise single sentence, but at the cost of completeness. No wasted words, but insufficient detail for effective use.

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?

With 9 parameters and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not explain what guides are, how they relate to spreads, or how parameters interact. Sibling tools require more context for differentiation.

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 baseline is 3. Description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema; parameters are described only in the schema.

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 the action (create) and resource (guides on a spread). However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'create_page_guides' or 'create_master_guides', which have similar purposes.

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. No when-not or context for usage provided.

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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