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unpublish_entry

Take a live content entry offline by reverting it to draft status. The entry data is preserved for future re-publication.

Instructions

Unpublish a live content entry, reverting it to draft status so it is no longer publicly visible. On Strapi v5, uses the dedicated unpublish action endpoint; on v4, sets publishedAt to null. The entry data is preserved and can be re-published later with publish_entry.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
localeNoLocale of the entry to unpublish (e.g., 'en', 'fr'). Only needed for i18n-enabled types.
entry_idYesNumeric ID of the entry to unpublish
content_typeYesPlural API ID of the content type (e.g., 'articles', 'products')

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior5/5

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

The description adds context beyond annotations: it specifies data preservation, version-specific behavior (v4 vs v5), and that the entry can be republished. No contradictions with annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false).

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Two concise sentences: first covers purpose and effect, second adds version-specific detail. No unnecessary words.

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

Completeness4/5

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

The description covers main behavior, data preservation, and version differences. It has output schema, so return values are covered. Could mention permissions or prerequisites, but not essential for this tool.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Parameter schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already describes parameters adequately. The tool description does not add significant new meaning for locale, entry_id, or content_type beyond what the schema provides.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the verb (unpublish), resource (live content entry), and outcome (reverts to draft, no longer publicly visible). It also distinguishes from the sibling 'publish_entry' by noting that the entry can be republished later.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description implies when to use (to unpublish a live entry while preserving data) and contrasts with publish_entry. However, it does not provide explicit 'when-not' guidance or list alternatives like delete_entry or discard_draft.

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

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