publish_chapter

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

Without annotations, description covers the two workflows and scheduling, but lacks details on error handling, side effects, or permission requirements. Adequate but not fully transparent.

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?

Two dense sentences with no wasted words. Information is front-loaded and well-organized.

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 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, description is quite complete covering two main workflows and scheduling. Does not mention return values but acceptable.

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% and description adds significant value by explaining interactions: title optional when using file+chapter_no, publish_time format and behavior. Enhances understanding beyond 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?

Description clearly states the tool publishes or schedules a chapter to a novel. It distinguishes two usage modes (direct content vs file extraction) and differentiates from sibling tools like list_chapters.

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?

Explicitly explains when to use direct content vs file extraction, and mentions scheduling with publish_time. Could be more explicit about prerequisites like needing a current novel selected, but overall clear.

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