x_api_article_publish

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It explicitly discloses 'Risk: mutating, high-risk' and includes safety warnings ('This mutates X state'), required OAuth scopes, and common failure conditions. This goes beyond the bare name and provides useful operational context, though it does not discuss reversibility or the exact public-facing effect.

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?

The description is well-structured with labeled sections (Use when, Risk, Required permissions, etc.) and is front-loaded with the core purpose. It is comprehensive but has minor redundancy, such as the tautological 'Use when: Publish Article.' Overall, it is organized and appropriately sized for the tool's complexity.

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?

There is no output schema, so the description supplies an expected response shape, common failure conditions, required permissions, and safety warnings. This provides a solid operational context. It does not elaborate on every parameter or the full publishing workflow, but for a tool with 7 parameters and no output schema, it is reasonably complete.

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?

Schema coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It explains the role of scopeTenantId plus exactly one of scopeUserId/scopeAccountId for auth resolution, and that credentialKey selects a non-default credential profile. It also identifies article_id as a required path string. However, it does not clarify authorizationKey or preferredAuthType, leaving some parameters under-explained.

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 'Publish Article,' which is a clear verb+resource pair and distinguishes from the sibling tool x_api_article_create_draft. However, it is very terse and does not explain nuances like publishing an existing draft or making an article live.

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?

The 'Use when' condition is tautological ('Publish Article'), and the 'Do not use when' clause is generic (about exploring or using auth tools), not specific to alternatives like x_api_article_create_draft or other article-related tools. There is no clear guidance on when to choose this tool over a more specific sibling.

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