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create_object_style

Define reusable object styles for consistent formatting, with adjustable fill, stroke, corner radius, and transparency settings.

Instructions

Create an object style for consistent formatting

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesObject style name
fillColorNoFill color (swatch name)
strokeColorNoStroke color (swatch name)
cornerRadiusNoCorner radius in mm
strokeWeightNoStroke weight in points
transparencyNoTransparency percentage (0-100)
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description only says 'Create', giving no information about behavior like overwriting existing styles, error handling, or side effects. This is insufficient for a creation tool.

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?

The description is a single sentence, concise but under-informative. It wastes no words but lacks necessary details for a tool with 6 parameters.

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, no annotations, and 6 parameters, the description is too brief. It does not explain the object style concept, return value, or relationship to other style 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 coverage is 100%, and parameter descriptions exist in the schema (e.g., 'Object style name', 'Fill color (swatch name)'). The tool description adds no additional semantic value beyond what the schema provides, meeting the baseline.

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 verb 'Create' and the resource 'object style' with the purpose 'for consistent formatting'. It distinguishes itself from siblings like apply_object_style and other create_* tools.

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 create_paragraph_style or create_character_style. There is no mention of prerequisites or conditions.

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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