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substack_create_draft

Create a new draft post for Substack with title, content, and audience settings to prepare articles for publication.

Instructions

Create a new Substack draft post

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
titleYesPost title
subtitleNoPost subtitle (optional)
bodyNoMarkdown content for the post body
audienceNoWho can read this posteveryone
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states the tool creates a draft, implying a write operation, but doesn't mention authentication requirements, whether the draft is saved automatically, if there are rate limits, or what happens on success/failure. This leaves significant gaps for a mutation tool.

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?

The description is a single, clear sentence with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core purpose and appropriately sized for a straightforward creation tool, making it highly efficient.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what the tool returns (e.g., draft ID, success status), error conditions, or behavioral nuances like whether the draft is published or saved privately. This leaves the agent with insufficient context for reliable use.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all parameters. The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's in the schema (e.g., no examples, format details, or constraints). This meets the baseline for high schema coverage but doesn't enhance understanding.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the action ('Create') and resource ('new Substack draft post'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'substack_append_to_draft' or 'substack_update_draft', which also work with drafts, so it doesn't fully distinguish from alternatives.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing a Substack account), when to choose this over 'substack_update_draft' or 'substack_append_to_draft', or any specific context for creation versus modification operations.

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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