publish_blog_article

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It only states the action and platforms but does not mention potential side effects, reversibility, partial failure behavior, or whether it duplicates existing publications. This is a significant gap for a mutating tool.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the primary action, and free of filler. Every word adds value, making it appropriately concise and well-structured.

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?

For a simple publish tool, the description covers the main action and the prerequisite for connection IDs. However, with no output schema and no mention of return values, job tracking, or error conditions, it is only minimally viable and lacks completeness for an agent that needs to handle results.

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 100% with descriptions for all three parameters, so the schema handles parameter semantics. The description adds a useful cross-reference for connectionIds ('Get connection IDs from list_publishing_connections'), but this is marginal beyond the schema.

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 uses a specific verb 'Push' with a clear resource 'blog article' and destination 'external platforms (WordPress, Medium, Substack, etc.)'. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like seo_publish_article and publish_landing_page by explicitly targeting external connected platforms.

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?

Clear usage context is provided: the tool publishes to external platforms and requires connection IDs, with a direct pointer to list_publishing_connections. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives, so it lacks full exclusionary guidance.

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