publish_app

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

No annotations provided. Description says 'publish' and 'forkable app' but does not disclose side effects (e.g., whether it modifies the original project, if it triggers deployments, or requires specific 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?

The description is very short (two clauses) and front-loaded with the main action 'publish a project as a forkable app'. No wasted words.

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?

With 5 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description does not cover the full context needed (e.g., what happens after publishing, how 'forkable' works, or if any confirmation is returned).

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 has 100% description coverage, so the schema already documents all 5 parameters. The description only repeats 'visibility and tags' which is already covered, adding no new semantic value.

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 clearly states the verb 'publish' and the resource 'project as a forkable app', differentiating from siblings like 'fork_app' (forking an existing app) and 'browse_apps' (listing published apps).

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?

Mentions 'Set visibility and tags for discoverability', giving context for when to use (e.g., to make an app discoverable). However, no explicit when-not-to-use or alternatives like 'fork_app' or 'get_app' are mentioned.

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