indesign_set_spread_properties

InDesign: Set writable properties of a spread. Only the properties you pass are changed; each is applied independently and any rejected value is reported.

SERVERAdobe Mcp Suite SOURCEadobe-mcp-suite

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 81 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adobe-mcp-suite/indesign-set-spread-properties.md

WHAT IT DOES

What indesign_set_spread_properties does on Adobe Mcp Suite

AI agents use indesign_set_spread_properties to create or update resources in Adobe Mcp Suite, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Adobe Mcp Suite environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	—	Spread name (InDesign treats this as an alias of the spread's label)
`label`	string	—	Script label (any string)
`spreadIndex`	integer	Yes	Spread index (0-based)
`showMasterItems`	boolean	—	Display master page items on the pages of this spread
`allowPageShuffle`	boolean	—	If true, the spread holds at most two pages when pages are added; if false, pages can be added or moved into this existing spread
`pageTransitionType`	string	—	Page transition type (PageTransitionTypeOptions), used in SWF/interactive PDF export
`pageTransitionDuration`	string	—	Page transition duration (PageTransitionDurationOptions)
`pageTransitionDirection`	string	—	Page transition direction (PageTransitionDirectionOptions); must be one the chosen transition type supports

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why indesign_set_spread_properties is rated Medium

An AI agent can call indesign_set_spread_properties faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Adobe Mcp Suite by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs indesign_set_spread_properties safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Adobe Mcp Suite, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For indesign_set_spread_properties, this is the rule to start with:

indesign_set_spread_properties Rate-limited

indesign_set_spread_properties stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "indesign_set_spread_properties": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "indesign_set_spread_properties_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Adobe Mcp Suite, apply this rule, and every indesign_set_spread_properties call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about indesign_set_spread_properties

What does the indesign_set_spread_properties tool do? +

InDesign: Set writable properties of a spread. Only the properties you pass are changed; each is applied independently and any rejected value is reported. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adobe Mcp Suite MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does indesign_set_spread_properties accept? +

indesign_set_spread_properties accepts 8 parameters: name, label, spreadIndex, showMasterItems, allowPageShuffle, pageTransitionType, pageTransitionDuration, pageTransitionDirection. Required: spreadIndex. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on indesign_set_spread_properties? +

Register the Adobe Mcp Suite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for indesign_set_spread_properties: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Adobe Mcp Suite. Nothing to install.

What risk level is indesign_set_spread_properties? +

indesign_set_spread_properties is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit indesign_set_spread_properties? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the indesign_set_spread_properties rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block indesign_set_spread_properties completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for indesign_set_spread_properties. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides indesign_set_spread_properties? +

indesign_set_spread_properties is provided by the Adobe Mcp Suite MCP server (adobe-mcp-suite). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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