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adjust_page_layout

Adjust page dimensions, margins, and bleeds for a specific page in InDesign.

Instructions

Adjust page layout with new dimensions and margins

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
widthNoPage width (e.g., "600px", "8.5in")
heightNoPage height (e.g., "800px", "11in")
bleedTopNoTop bleed (e.g., "3mm")
pageIndexYesPage index
topMarginNoTop margin (e.g., "20mm")
leftMarginNoLeft margin (e.g., "20mm")
bleedBottomNoBottom bleed (e.g., "3mm")
bleedInsideNoInside bleed (e.g., "3mm")
rightMarginNoRight margin (e.g., "20mm")
bleedOutsideNoOutside bleed (e.g., "3mm")
bottomMarginNoBottom margin (e.g., "20mm")
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It only states 'adjust' without detailing side effects, prerequisites, or permissions. Minimal transparency for a mutation tool with 11 parameters.

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?

Single sentence, no wasted words. Efficient but could be improved with more structure or detail without losing conciseness.

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?

For a tool with 11 parameters and no output schema, the description is too brief. Lacks explanation of return values, prerequisites, or integration with other tools.

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 description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description's 'dimensions and margins' summarizes parameters but adds no new semantics beyond the detailed schema examples.

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 adjusts page layout with new dimensions and margins, distinguishing it from sibling tools like resize_page which may only handle size. It is specific with verb and resource but does not explicitly differentiate from all siblings.

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 set_page_properties or resize_page. The description implies usage for page layout changes but lacks explicit context or exclusions.

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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