document_intelligence_publish_document

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

No annotations exist, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions routing through a dispatcher under specific scope, which is helpful, but fails to describe whether the action is destructive, creates a new resource, or requires specific permissions. The word 'publish' implies a change, but no details are given.

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 five lines and avoids verbose language. It front-loads the main purpose, then provides routing context, then parameter descriptions. Every sentence adds information relevant to the agent's task.

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?

The tool has an output schema, so return values need not be explained. But the description fails to describe the action's effect (e.g., what 'publish' entails) or prerequisites. For a potentially mutative action with no annotations, the description is insufficient for full agent decision-making.

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 description explains the two parameters: 'message' as free-text objective and 'inputs' as optional JSON string of structured inputs. This adds meaning beyond the schema which only has defaults. However, it lacks examples or format details, and schema coverage is 0%, so the description partially compensates.

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 it runs the 'publish_document' action but does not clarify what publishing means (e.g., making a document publicly accessible, triggering a workflow). It distinguishes from similar document_intelligence tools by naming the action, but lacks a clear verb+resource explanation.

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 description provides routing and authorization context (JWT, tenant, company scope) but no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like document_intelligence_write_document or document_intelligence_update_document. No when-to-use or when-not-to-use hints.

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