publish_page

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It does disclose that publishing uses the latest draft and affects both content and layout, which is meaningful. However, it does not explicitly mention that this replaces the live version, whether the operation is reversible, or what permissions are required.

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 compact and front-loaded: it states the action, the re-publish nuance, the scope, and the user-confirmation requirement in three short sentences. Every sentence adds useful information with no redundancy.

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?

Given the tool has one well-documented parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is largely sufficient for an agent to call it correctly. It could mention return values or error behavior, but for a simple publish action the described scope and prerequisite are enough.

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 input schema covers the single pageId parameter with a clear description ('Page id to publish'), so schema coverage is 100%. The tool description adds no additional semantic detail beyond what the schema already provides, so the baseline 3 applies.

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 a specific verb and resource: publish a page, and clarifies the re-publish case with latest draft changes. It also scopes the operation to both content and layout, which distinguishes it from siblings like unpublish_page or revert_to_published.

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 gives a clear prerequisite: 'Only call after the user confirms.' It also implies the intended context for publishing or re-publishing, but it does not explicitly list when this tool should be avoided in favor of a sibling such as unpublish_page or revert_to_published.

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