app_store_version_release_requests__create

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

Annotations already indicate a non-read-only, potentially destructive operation. The description adds valuable context by noting this is a 'RELEASE-level write' (auth/permission hint) and the precondition of the version being approved. It does not contradict annotations and provides extra behavioral nuance beyond the structured flags.

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 concise sentences, front-loaded with the action ('Manually release a version'), and includes the endpoint and a permission note. Every word adds value without redundancy or fluff.

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 single-parameter mutation tool with a well-documented body schema, the description provides sufficient context: the action, the applicable condition, and the endpoint. It does not describe the response, but the absence of an output schema reduces that need. The tool's simplicity means this is complete 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 body parameter is already described in the schema as 'JSON:API request body (Apple schema: AppStoreVersionReleaseRequestCreateRequest).' The description does not add further parameter-level detail, so it relies on the schema's adequate documentation. Baseline 3 is appropriate given the schema coverage.

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 clearly states the action ('Manually release a version'), specifies the resource ('a version that was approved and is waiting for developer release'), and includes the API endpoint. This makes it distinct from sibling tools and eliminates ambiguity about what the tool does.

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?

It explicitly implies when to use the tool: when a version has been approved and is waiting for developer release. While it doesn't name alternative tools or provide exclusions, the condition is clear and specific, giving the agent actionable guidance for selection.

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