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get_document_stories

Retrieve all text stories from an InDesign document, with options to include overset and hidden text.

Instructions

Get all stories in the document

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
includeOversetNoInclude overset text
includeHiddenNoInclude hidden text
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only says 'get', implying a read operation, but does not disclose whether it returns a list, whether it is safe/read-only, or any side effects. Missing critical behavioral details beyond the verb.

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 extremely concise (5 words), which is efficient. However, it may be too terse, sacrificing completeness for brevity. Still, it earns its place without filler.

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 no output schema, the description should hint at return format or filtering behavior. It does not mention how parameters like includeOverset and includeHidden affect results, nor what 'stories' entails in the document. Incomplete for a read 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 the description does not need to explain parameters. It adds no meaning beyond the schema, meeting baseline expectations.

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 tool retrieves 'all stories' from a document, with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling getters like get_document_info or get_document_colors, though 'stories' could be more domain-specific.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as other get_document_* tools or search tools. There is no mention of context or prerequisites.

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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