publish_template

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the core state change (the latest draft becomes live) and the HTTP method POST indicates a mutating operation. However, it does not mention side effects like overwriting the current live version, whether a draft must exist, reversibility, or required permissions.

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

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

One front-loaded sentence states the purpose and effect, with the endpoint in parentheses as supplementary context. There is no redundancy or irrelevant detail, so every word earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's low complexity (one required parameter, no output schema), the description is largely sufficient: it specifies what happens and to what resource. It does not address edge cases like publishing without a draft or the response format, but these are not essential for correct tool selection.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema already fully describes the only parameter ('id' as 'The template id.'), with 100% schema description coverage. The description adds no further meaning about the parameter beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Publish') and resource ('template'), and clarifies the effect: 'making its latest draft live.' This clearly distinguishes it from sibling template operations like update_template, duplicate_template, and delete_template, and the included endpoint further pins down the exact action.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It provides clear context for when to use the tool: when you want to make a template's latest draft live. It does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions, but the publish action is distinct from the other template-related sibling tools, so the intended use is unambiguous.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.